Night View - Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal, …
WebNight Viewing Timing: 20:00 hrs. to 23:59 hrs. in 8 batches of max. 50 people each. Time duration for each batch is half an hour (30 minutes). Tourists have to report half an hour before the viewing time mentioned …
Taj Mahal: History, Tourism Facts & Visiting Timings …
WebBuilt between 1631 and 1648 AD, the Taj Mahal stands as the finest example of Indo-Islamic architecture, and is one of the seven wonders of the world. The timeless beauty of the Taj is a reflection of the profound pain …
About Agra - Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal, …
WebThe Taj Mahal looks as immaculate today as when it was first built, leaving the onlookers mesmerized. Agra Fort. A massive red-sandstone fort located on the banks of River Yamuna was built under the commission of Emperor Akbar in 1565 and was further built by his grandson Shah Jahan. The fort, semi-circular on plan, is surrounded by a 21.4 m high …
UNESCO - World Heritage Site - Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal ...
WebTaj Mahal. Uttar Pradesh, Agra District N27 10 27.012 E78 2 31.992 Date of Inscription: 1983 Criteria: (i) Ref: 252 Brief Description 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 …
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Taj Mahal | Ministry of Culture, Government of India
WebThe 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: The symphony of love — Google Arts & Culture
WebThe Taj Mahal is known as a monument of love and a grieving emperor’s ode to his beloved deceased queen. Another legend considers the Taj as an embodiment of Shah Jahan’s vision of kingship. The story goes that he sought to build something akin to heaven on earth, a spectacular and unbelievably beautiful monument that reinforced the power, as well as …
Taj Mahal - Gallery - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WebAn 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 ...
Smarthistory – The Taj Mahal
WebDec 6, 2023 · The Taj Mahal. by Roshna Kapadia. Taj Mahal, Agra, India, 1632–53 (photo: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0) Shah Jahan was the fifth ruler of the Mughal dynasty. During his third regnal year, his favorite wife, known as Mumtaz Mahal, died due to complications arising from the birth of their fourteenth child. Deeply saddened, the emperor started ...
Taj Mahal | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | Attractions - Lonely Planet
WebThe Taj was built by Shah Jahan as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their 14th child in 1631. The death of Mumtaz left the emperor so heartbroken that his hair is said to have turned grey virtually overnight. Construction of the Taj began the following year; although the main building is thought to have been ...
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