
Taj Mahal - Wikipedia
The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Islamic art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded as …
Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal, Government of Uttar Pradesh ...
Come, Walk along the pathway beside the reflecting pool with fountains upto the mausoleum crafted in soft & pure marble and jewelled with semi precious stones, where in the serenity of paradise rests …
Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, Agra, History, & Facts - Britannica
Feb 6, 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 …
The Taj Mahal: Everything You Need to Know About This Iconic …
Feb 27, 2025 · Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the iconic white marble mausoleum complex dates back to the 17th century. It was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah …
Taj Mahal - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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 …
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.
Best Time to Visit the Taj Mahal | Month-by-Month Guide, Weather ...
Feb 19, 2026 · Discover the best time to visit the Taj Mahal with our detailed month-by-month guide. Learn when to go for clear sunrise views, fewer crowds, comfortable weather, and the best …
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 …
Guide to the Taj Mahal - Lonely Planet
The Taj Mahal memorializes Mumtaz Mahal, the third wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who died of childbirth-related complications in 1631. He commissioned the iconic edifice in 1632. It took eight …
World Heritage Sites – Agra – Taj Mahal - Archaeological Survey of ...
Taj Mahal, the pinnacle of Mughal architecture, was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (1628-1658), grandson of Akbar the great, in the memory of his queen Arjumand Bano Begum, entitled …