Taj Mahal - Wikipedia It is regarded as one of the best examples of Mughal architecture and a symbol of Indian history The Taj Mahal is a major tourist attraction and attracts more than five million visitors a year In 2007, it was declared a winner of the New 7 Wonders of the World initiative
Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal, Government of Uttar Pradesh . . . Come, Walk along the pathway beside the reflecting pool with fountains upto the mausoleum crafted in soft pure marble and jewelled with semi precious stones, where in the serenity of paradise rests the Queen in peace with her King
Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, Agra, History, Facts - Britannica The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum complex in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, in northern India, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century The complex houses the tombs of Shah Jahan and one of his wives, known as Mumtaz Mahal
Taj Mahal - UNESCO World Heritage Centre An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage
The Taj Mahal: Everything You Need to Know About This Iconic Landmark Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the iconic white marble mausoleum complex dates back to the 17th century It was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife and later became his own resting place, as well
Eight Secrets of the Taj Mahal - Smithsonian Magazine Built from between 1632 and 1647 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the Taj Mahal was dedicated to Jahan’s favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth
Taj Mahal | Ministry of Culture Taj MahalUttar PradeshRising gracefully on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, the Taj Mahal is an eternal symbol of love and a crowning glory of Mughal architecture Commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, this 17th-century white marble mausoleum captivates with its perfect symmetry, delicate pietra dura inlays, and grand Persian-style gardens
Taj Mahal UNESCO World Heritage Site | National Geographic According to legend, Shah Jahan's favorite wife bound him with a deathbed promise to build her the most beautiful mausoleum ever known The Taj Mahal is widely considered one of the most