Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBden 6. maj 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. Its stunning architecture has made it one of the most iconic monuments in the world today.
15 Interesting Facts about the Taj Mahal - Asia Highlights
WEB15 Interesting Facts about the Taj Mahal. Commissioned in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the remains of his late wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is a stunning symbol of love and architectural brilliance. Influenced by Indian, Persian, and Islamic architectural principals, the Taj Mahal mausoleum is made of white marble, the …
Taj Mahal - Wikipedia
WEBTaj Mahal; Location: Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India: Coordinates: Area: 17 hectares (42 acres) Height: 73 m (240 ft) Built: 1631–1653: Built for: Mumtaz Mahal: Architect: Ustad Ahmad Lahori: Architectural style(s) Mughal architecture: Visitors: 4.84 million (in Apr'22-Feb'23)
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. Description is available under license CC-BY-SA IGO 3.0
Taj Mahal - Location, Timeline & Architect | HISTORY
WEBden 13. jun. 2011 · Print Page. 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...
Overview - Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal, Government …
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 ...
WEBFamous as one of the wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal at Agra, India, is epitome of true love and passion. The Taj Mahal was built by the famous Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. The architectural beauty and magnificence of the Taj Mahal has never been surpassed.
Eight Secrets of the Taj Mahal | Smithsonian
WEBden 14. feb. 2017 · Built from between 1632 and 1647 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the Taj Mahal was dedicated to Jahan’s favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth.
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...
The Taj Mahal (article) | India | Khan Academy
WEBThe result of his efforts and resources was the creation of what was called the Luminous Tomb in contemporary Mughal texts and is what the world knows today as the Taj Mahal. In general terms, Sunni Muslims favor a simple burial, under an open sky.
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