- Taj Mahal - Wikipedia
It was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (r 1628–1658), to house the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself
- Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, Agra, History, Facts - Britannica
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)
- 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
- 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
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When Shah Jahan's beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal died in 1631 during childbirth, the Mughal emperor was devastated He commissioned what would become one of the world's most recognizable buildings—a
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"A white marble tomb built in 1631 - 48 in Agra, seat of the Mughal Empire, by Shah Jehan for his wife, Arjuman Banu Begum, the monument sums up many of the formal themes that have played through Islamic architecture
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Located on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the Taj Mahal attracts millions of visitors annually Its beauty, symmetry, and incredible history make it one of the most iconic and awe-inspiring monuments in the world
- The Taj Mahal: Everything You Need to Know - Architectural Digest
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
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