Taj Mahal - Wikipedia
WEBThe Taj Mahal (/ ˌ t ɑː dʒ m ə ˈ h ɑː l, ˌ t ɑː ʒ-/; 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.
Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · 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. Its stunning architecture has made it one of the most iconic monuments in the world today.
Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal, Government of Uttar …
WEBWelcome to Taj Mahal, Standing majestically on the banks of River Yamuna. Taj Mahal Taj Mahal is famous for Own beauty and one of the wonders of the world.
Taj Mahal - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBTaj 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.
Taj Mahal UNESCO World Heritage Site - National Geographic
WEBFebruary 21, 2018. • 5 min read. 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...
Taj Mahal - Location, Timeline & Architect | HISTORY
WEBJun 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. Constructed over a 20-year period on the southern...
Taj Mahal - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEB: 27°10′30″N 78°02′31″E. The Taj Mahal is an Islamic religious building, mosque and tomb in India. It was built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Its chief architect was Ustad Ahmed Lahauri. The building is in the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
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WEBThe 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."
Taj Mahal Agra India – History, Architecture, Facts, Myths, Visit ...
WEBThe Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful monuments in India. Let’s have a look at its history, architecture, location, opening hours, entry fee, myths, legends and other interesting facts. Cultural India : Indian Monuments : Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal. When was it built : between 1632 and 1653 AD.
The Taj Mahal Story
WEBThe 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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