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 …
Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal, Government of Uttar Pradesh ...
https://www.tajmahal.gov.in/
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 …
Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, Agra, History, & Facts - Britannica
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Taj-Mahal
Jun 3, 2026 · 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 …
Origins and architecture of the Taj Mahal - Wikipedia
Construction of Taj Mahal began in 1632 AD, (1041 AH), on the south bank of the River Yamuna in Agra, and was substantially complete by 1648 AD (1058 AH). The design was conceived a version of the …
Taj Mahal - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/252
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 …
The Taj Mahal: Everything You Need to Know - Architectural Digest
Feb 25, 2025 · Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum complex that dates back to the 17th century. It was commissioned by Mughal …
Taj Mahal | Welcome to UP Tourism-Official Website of Department of ...
https://uptourism.gov.in/en/article/taj-mahal
Taj Mahal was built by a grief stricken Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. A world-renowned wonder, Taj Mahal sits pretty on the northern side of this green paradise. It …
Taj Mahal - Location, Timeline & Architect | HISTORY
https://www.history.com/articles/taj-mahal
Jun 13, 2011 · The Taj Mahal is an enormous mausoleum complex commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the remains of his beloved wife.
Everything you need to know before visiting the Taj Mahal: Your ...
Located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, this ivory-white marble mausoleum was commissioned in 1631 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as the final resting place for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died …
Did You Know? The Taj Mahal Was Built For Mumtaz Mahal, But
Jun 29, 2026 · The Taj Mahal became Mumtaz Mahal's final resting place, but her journey began in Burhanpur, where she died in 1631 and was buried for six months before being moved to Agra