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  1. Taj Mahal - Wikipedia

    The Taj Mahal (/ ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl, ˌtɑːʒ -/ TAHJ mə-HAHL, TAHZH -⁠; Hindustani: [t̪ɑːd͡ʒ ˈmɛɦ (ɛ)l]; lit. 'Crown of the Palace') is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in …

  2. Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal, Government of Uttar Pradesh ...

    Welcome to Taj Mahal, Standing majestically on the banks of River Yamuna. Taj Mahal Taj Mahal is famous for Own beauty and one of the wonders of the world.

  3. Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, Agra, History, & Facts - Britannica

    Jun 3, 2026 · 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 …

  4. Taj Mahal - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

    Taj 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 …

  5. The Taj Mahal: Everything You Need to Know - Architectural Digest

    Feb 25, 2025 · 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 …

  6. Origins and architecture of the Taj Mahal - Wikipedia

    Origins and architecture of the Taj Mahal Mausoleum of the Taj Mahal complex at Agra, India The Taj Mahal represents the finest and most sophisticated example of Indo-Islamic architecture. Its origin …

  7. Taj Mahal - Location, Timeline & Architect | HISTORY

    Jun 13, 2011 · 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 …

  8. History of The Taj Mahal

    The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian architecture and earlier Mughal architecture. Specific inspiration came from successful Timurid and Mughal buildings including; the …

  9. Eight Secrets of the Taj Mahal - Smithsonian Magazine

    Feb 14, 2017 · The Taj Mahal is the pinnacle of Mughal architecture, constructed with impeccable symmetry according to the doctrines of the period’s style. Minarets flank the domed tomb, and a …

  10. Taj Mahal History: Unveiling the Secrets Behind India’s Iconic Monument

    Jun 12, 2025 · The Taj Mahal, an iconic symbol of love and resilience, was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. This masterpiece, completed in the mid …