Taj Mahal - Wikipedia The Taj Mahal ( ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl, ˌtɑːʒ - TAHJ mə-HAHL, TAHZH -; Hindustani: [taːdʒ ˈmɛɦ (ɛ)l]; lit 'Crown of the Palace') is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, Agra, History, Facts . . . The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum complex in Agra, western Uttar Pradesh state, northern India It is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture (a blend of Indian, Persian, and Islamic styles) The Taj Mahal is also one of the world’s most iconic monuments, visited by millions of tourists each year
Taj Mahal UNESCO World Heritage Site - National Geographic The Taj Mahal is widely considered one of the most beautiful buildings ever created The exquisite marble structure in Agra, India, is a mausoleum, an enduring monument to the love of a husband
The Taj Mahals History and Love Story - ThoughtCo The Taj Mahal is a breathtaking white-marble mausoleum commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal Located on the southern bank of the Yamuna River near Agra, India, the Taj Mahal took 22 years to build and finally reached completion in 1653
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