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Burhanpur Connection: Where Mumtaz Mahal Breathed Her Last in 1631
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News18•05-10-2026, 19:54
Burhanpur Connection: Where Mumtaz Mahal Breathed Her Last in 1631
- •Historians reveal that Mumtaz Mahal passed away in Burhanpur in 1631 while giving birth to her 14th child.
- •Her mortal remains were initially buried at Ahukhana in Jainabad, Burhanpur, where they remained for about six months.
- •On Shah Jahan's orders, her remains were later transferred to Agra, leading to the construction of the iconic Taj Mahal.
- •Ahukhana remains a major tourist attraction and a vital historical site for visitors wanting to explore the origins of the Taj Mahal history.
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Mumtaz Mahal passed away on June 17, 1631, in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, while giving birth to her 14th child.
After her death, Mumtaz Mahal's mortal remains were first buried in Ahukhana, located within the Zainabad garden in Burhanpur, where they remained for about six months before being taken to Agra.
Ahukhana is a major attraction because it is the important historical site where Mumtaz Mahal's remains were initially kept after her death in 1631, drawing many tourists who visit the Taj Mahal and wish to explore her historical connection to Burhanpur.
