Taj Mahal

A very long time ago in India, people who were called Mughals ruled the land. They were very wealthy, and lived in amazing palaces, and rode gold-and-silver adorned elephants. It is among the Mughals that a prince called Khurram was born. Khurram was very well educated in arts and sciences, by the finest tutors. With his father and advisors, he discussed important country matters. However, Khurram was not complete, as his thoughts became to turn into love, and he could never see girls his own age. But, one day, during the New Year's festival, Nauroze, Khurram saw a beautiful girl selling silk, whom he really started to like. His friends told him that her name was Arjumand, and that she was the daughter of the prime minister. The prince bought an expensive jem from the girl, and was encahnted by her, hoping to see her again in the near future. When Khurram asked his father, Emperor Jahangir, to marry Arjumand, the king refused, because she was not a royal. However, after consulting aith astrologers and advisors, Jahangir finally agreed. In India, the groom could not see his wife until the day of the marriage, so Arjumand and him communicated through letters and poetry. Soon enough, the day of the marriage came, and Arjumand and Khurram became husband and wife. Emperor Jahangir re-named Arjumand to Mumtaz Mahal (the jewel of the palace), because he was impressed with how kind and beautiful she appeared to be. Mumtaz and Khurram were always together, and Mumtaz gave birth to many children. Even when Khurram went into battle with his army, Mumtaz went with him, because they could not be seperated. In 1627, Emperor Jahangir died, leaving the whole empire to his son, Khurram. The people loved their new ruler, as well as his wife greatly. During one of the battles, Mumtaz accompanied her husband pregnant, giving birth to a daughter far away from home. Mumtaz was very weak, and died shortly after Khurram came back from battle. Khurram was devastated, but to let the whole world know of their love, he built his wife an amazing tomb, consisting of crystals, corals, topazes, and many other expensive jewels and materials. After many long years, Taj Mahal was finally finished, together with it's majestic garden. Finally, the emperor was at peace, as his silently said, "It is as perfect as our love."