1953-2001 afghan leader of forces opposed to the Taliban; won fame by successfully resisting the Soviets in the 1980s; was assassinated by men posing as journalists
(1592-1666) an EMPEROR (= ruler) of northern India from 1628 to 1658, who many people consider the greatest of the Mogul family of Indian EMPERORs. Shah Jahan built the TAJ MAHAL and many other impressive buildings.