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    Taj Mahal - Wikipedia

    The Taj Mahal 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 tomb of Shah Jahan himself. … See more

    The name "Taj Mahal" is of Urdu origin, and believed to be derived from Arabic and Persian, with the words tāj mahall meaning "crown" (tāj) "palace" (mahall). Abdul Hamid Lahori, in his book from 1636 Padshahnama, … See more

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    The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Indo-Islamic and Mughal architecture. Inspirations for the building came from successful Timurid and See more

    Soon after the Taj Mahal's completion, Shah Jahan was deposed by his son Aurangzeb and put under house arrest at the nearby See more

    The Taj Mahal is a major tourist attraction and attracts a large number of domestic and foreign visitors. About five million visitors visited Taj Mahal in the financial year 2022–23. A … See more

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    The Taj Mahal was commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1631, to be built in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died on 17 June that year while giving birth to their 14th child, Gauhara Begum. Construction started in 1632, and the mausoleum was … See more

    The land on which the Taj Mahal is situated was present to the south of the walled city of Agra which was given to Shah Jahan by … See more

    Due to the global attention that it has received and the millions of visitors it attracts, the Taj Mahal has become a prominent image … See more

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    It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture and a symbol of India's rich history. The Taj Mahal attracts around 5 million visitors a year, and in 2007 it was declared a winner of the New 7 Wonders of the World (2000–2007) initiative.
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    The Taj Mahal is made of white marble inlaid with semi-precious stones, including jade, crystal, lapis lazuli, amethyst and turquoise, forming intricate designs in a technique known as pietra dura.
    Ismail Afandi from Turkey is said to have been the designer of the Taj Mahal. Marking an amalgam of Hindu and Islamic architecture are the typically Hindu Chhatris [An umbrella like structure] at the dome base from the corners.
    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.
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  5. Taj Mahal - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

    WEBLearn 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, …

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  7. Taj Mahal: A Monument of Love
    The Taj Mahal is a stunning white marble mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631.
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    WEBFeb 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 …

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