Smarthistory – The Taj Mahal
ୱେବ୍ଡିସେମ୍ବର 6, 2023 · Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in Agra, where he took the throne in 1628. First conquered by Muslim invaders in the eleventh century, the city had been transformed into a flourishing area of trade during Shah Jahan’s rule. Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River allowed for easy access to water, and Agra soon earned …
Taj Mahal | Ministry of Culture, Government of India
ୱେବ୍The Taj Mahal, an immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. It no doubt partially owes its renown to the moving circumstances of its construction. Shah Jahan, in ...
Taj Mahal Agra India – History, Architecture, Facts, …
ୱେବ୍The 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. It is said to …
The Taj Mahal (article) | India | Khan Academy
ୱେବ୍Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in Agra, where he took the throne in 1628. First conquered by Muslim invaders in the eleventh century, the city had been transformed into a flourishing area of trade during Shah Jahan’s rule. Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River allowed for easy access to water, and Agra soon earned the reputation as a …
Origins and architecture of the Taj Mahal - Wikipedia
ୱେବ୍Mausoleum of the Taj Mahal complex at Agra, India. The Taj Mahal represents the finest and most sophisticated example of Indo-Islamic architecture.Its origins lie in the moving circumstances of its commission and the culture and history of an Islamic Mughal empire's rule of large parts of India. The distraught Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned …
Taj Mahal | INDIAN CULTURE
ୱେବ୍The Taj Mahal is located on the right bank of the Yamuna River in a vast Mughal garden that encompasses nearly 17 hectares, in the Agra District in Uttar Pradesh. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal with construction starting in 1632 AD and completed in 1648 AD, with the mosque, the guest house and …
Emperor Shah Jahan ::Maker of The Taj Mahal
ୱେବ୍He was the fifth Mughal ruler after Babur, Humayun, Akbar, and Jahangir. While young, he was a favourite of Akbar. Like Akbar, he was eager to expand his empire. Even while very young, he could be pointed out to be the successor to the Mughal throne after the death of Jahangir. He succeeded to the throne upon his father's death in 1627.
The Taj Mahal Story
ୱେବ୍The 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. It is a romance celebrated in marble and glorified with precious …
The History of the Taj Mahal - ThoughtCo
ୱେବ୍ଜୁଲାଇ 3, 2019 · The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (r. 1628 - 1658) in honor of the Persian princess Mumtaz Mahal, his beloved third wife. She died in 1632 while bearing their fourteenth child, and Shah Jahan never really recovered from the loss. He poured his energy into designing and building the most beautiful tomb ever …
When Was The Taj Mahal Built? - WorldAtlas
ୱେବ୍ଜାନୁଆରୀ 19, 2020 · The Taj Mahal is a huge white mausoleum that is located in the town of Agra near the Yamuna River. The mausoleum is one of the best-known structures in the world and is designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The building of the mausoleum was done between 1631 and 1643, but it took another ten years for the …
