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Taj Mahal - Wikipedia The Taj Mahal ( ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl, ˌtɑːʒ - TAHJ mə-HAHL, TAHZH -; Hindustani: [taːdʒ ˈmɛɦ (ɛ)l]; 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 1628–1658), to house the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also
Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, Agra, History, Facts - Britannica The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum complex in Agra, 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
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 Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River allowed for easy access to water, and Agra soon earned the reputation as a “riverfront garden city,” on account of its
Taj Mahal UNESCO World Heritage Site | National Geographic 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 monument to the love of a husband
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 in
Taj Mahal - UNESCO 1983 One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal, a 17th Century white marble mausoleum, stands tall along the right bank of the Yamuna River This awe-inspiring edifice was built between 1631 and 1648 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal The Taj Mahal is adorned by intricate floral and geometric patterns meticulously crafted using semi-precious stones