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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Taj_MahalTaj Mahal - Wikipedia

    The Taj Mahal ( / ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl, ˌtɑːʒ -/; lit. 'Crown of the Palace') is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.

  2. Jun 7, 2024 · Taj Mahal, mausoleum complex in 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.

  3. Taj Mahal 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.

  4. Feb 21, 2018 · 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...

  5. Night viewing of Taj Mahal is available on five days in a month i.e. on full moon night and two nights before and two after the full moon. Timing: 20:00 hrs. to 23:59 hrs. in 8 batches of max. 50 people each. Time duration for each batch is half an hour (30 minutes). View details.

  6. 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.

  7. Nov 24, 2020 · The Taj Mahal is an iconic structure and a UNESCO World Heritage site in the city of Agra in India. History of the Taj Mahal. Built between 1631 and 1654, the construction of the Taj Mahal was ordered by the ruling emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his favourite wife, Empress Mumtaz Mahal.

  8. Taj Mahal, synonymous with India’s identity, is the crowning jewel of Mughal architecture in India. The Mughal tradition of erecting majestic mausoleums in memory of Royal members found its culmination in the Taj’s majestic form. The Humayun’s tomb built in 1562 was a major influence over Taj’s design.

  9. www.lonelyplanet.com › articles › visiting-taj-mahal-guide-history-factsIntroducing the Taj Mahal - Lonely Planet

    Jun 23, 2020 · There are few sights in the world as iconic as the Taj Mahal. The grandeur of this magnificent monument is equaled only by the tragedy of its backstory – the… From the monument's history and architecture to planning the perfect visit, here's everything you need to know about the iconic Taj Mahal.

  10. www.tajmahal.gov.in › taj-storyThe Taj Mahal Story

    The Taj Mahal, a spectacle in white marble, unparalleled in grandeur that depicts the sheer opulence of an era. The awesome structure, the monument of love that Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan gave to the world, stands as a testimony of his intense love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

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