Shah Jahan vs Sultan Hasanuddin

Shah Jahan ordered the construction of the Taj Mahal in Agra as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth. The building took about 20 years to complete, employing thousands of artisans. The Taj Mahal is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Shah Jahan began construction of the Red Fort in Delhi, which became the main imperial residence of the Mughal emperors. The fort complex included palaces, halls of public and private audience, and gardens. It served as the political and ceremonial center of the Mughal Empire until 1857.

Shah Jahan commissioned the Jama Masjid in Delhi, one of the largest mosques in India. The mosque was built with red sandstone and white marble, featuring three domes and two minarets. It could accommodate up to 25,000 worshippers and remains a major Islamic site.

Shah Jahan fell ill, and his son Aurangzeb seized the throne. Aurangzeb defeated his brothers in the war of succession and placed Shah Jahan under house arrest in the Agra Fort. Shah Jahan spent his final years confined to a room with a view of the Taj Mahal, where he died in 1666.

Sultan Hasanuddin expanded Gowa's influence across eastern Indonesia through strategic alliances and naval power. He controlled key spice trade routes, making Makassar a major commercial hub that challenged Dutch monopolies in the region.

Sultan Hasanuddin led the Gowa-Tallo kingdom in a protracted war against the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and its local allies. Despite fierce resistance, Makassar fell in 1669, leading to the Bongaya Treaty which severely curtailed Gowa's sovereignty and trade.

After military defeats, Sultan Hasanuddin signed the Bongaya Treaty with the VOC. The treaty forced Gowa to recognize VOC monopolies, cede territories, and dismantle fortifications, effectively ending Makassar's independence and opening the region to Dutch control.