Arjumand Banu Begum, better known as Mumtaz Mahal, was the wife of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Born in 1593, she was a member of the Persian nobility and married Shah Jahan in 1612. Their love story is famous in history, symbolizing devotion and romance. Mumtaz Mahal is best known for her role as the inspiration behind the construction of the Taj Mahal, a magnificent mausoleum built by Shah Jahan in her memory after her death in 1631. The Taj Mahal is now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is celebrated as a masterpiece of Mughal architecture.