- Taj Mahal - Wikipedia
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
- Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, Agra, History, Facts - Britannica
The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum complex in Agra, western Uttar Pradesh state, northern India It is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture (a blend of Indian, Persian, and Islamic styles)
- Mumtaz Mahal, The Woman Who Inspired The Taj Mahal - All Thats Interesting
She married the emperor of one of the richest empires in the world and had 14 royal children But it was the tragic death of Mumtaz Mahal that inspired the Taj Mahal
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When Shah Jahan's beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal died in 1631 during childbirth, the Mughal emperor was devastated He commissioned what would become one of the world's most recognizable buildings—a
- The Taj Mahal – Smarthistory
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
- The Taj Mahal: Everything You Need to Know - Architectural Digest
Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum complex that dates back to the 17th century It was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan
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"A white marble tomb built in 1631 - 48 in Agra, seat of the Mughal Empire, by Shah Jehan for his wife, Arjuman Banu Begum, the monument sums up many of the formal themes that have played through Islamic architecture
- Taj Mahal History and Love Story - tajmahalinagra. com
Located on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the Taj Mahal attracts millions of visitors annually Its beauty, symmetry, and incredible history make it one of the most iconic and awe-inspiring monuments in the world
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