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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. 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 ...
May 6, 2024 · Taj Mahal, Agra, India, designated a World Heritage site in 1983. Taj Mahal, mausoleum complex in Agra, western Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahān (reigned 1628–58) to immortalize his wife Mumtaz Mahal (“Chosen One of the Palace”), who died in childbirth in 1631, having been the ...
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"Only let this one tear-drop, this Taj Mahal, glisten spotlessly bright on the cheek of time, forever and ever." - Rabindranath Tagore. 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.
The Taj Mahal is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage." The Taj!
Feb 21, 2018 · Learn about the history and beauty of the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic buildings in the world. Discover how it was built as a tribute to a beloved wife by a Mughal emperor and how to visit it in Agra, India.
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Learn about the history, architecture and significance of the Taj Mahal, the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. Explore the description, maps, documents, gallery and video of this immense mausoleum of white marble built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife.
Jun 13, 2011 · Learn about the Taj Mahal, a stunning mausoleum complex built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Discover its design, construction, significance and challenges over the centuries.
