Shah Jahan, betrayed by his own son, Aurangzeb, is imprisoned in a cell overlooking the Taj Mahal, the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. He recounts the story of his struggle for the throne of the most opulent kingdom of the day and his subsequent downfall, and remembers the building of the Taj Mahal. This is a compelling story that will capture the imaginations of both children and adults.