Which of the following was the original name of Shah Jahan ?

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Shah Jahan was born as Prince Shahab-ud-din Muhammad Khurram, a name given to him by his grandfather, Akbar which means king of the world in Persian.
Shah Jahan was regarded as the most talented of Emperor Jahangir's four sons. He possessed exceptional military and administrative abilities. During his rule, the Mughal period was characterised by magnificent architectural displays. Shah Jahan is recognised for the construction of exquisite landmarks such as the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid, and the Taj Mahal, which he built in remembrance of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. He had the gorgeous peacock throne created for him and owned priceless stones such as the 'Kohinoor.'

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