Taj Mahal - Wikipedia The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Islamic art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage" It is regarded as one of the best examples of Mughal architecture and a symbol of Indian history
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-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 - Location, Timeline Architect | HISTORY Constructed over a 20-year period on the southern bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the famed complex is one of the most outstanding examples of Mughal architecture, which combined Indian,
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 – Smarthistory Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in Agra, where he took the throne in 1628 First conquered by Muslim invaders in the eleventh century, the city had been transformed into a flourishing area of trade during Shah Jahan’s rule
The Taj Mahal: Everything You Need to Know 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 emperor Shah Jahan
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
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
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