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

    Nov 27, 2025 · 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 …

  2. 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. Taj Mahal - UNESCO

    Nov 15, 2024 · 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 …

  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 …

  6. The Taj Mahal – Smarthistory

    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 planning …

  7. Overview - Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal, Government …

    "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 …

  8. The Wonder that is Taj — Google Arts & Culture

    The Taj Mahal is one of the most photographed monuments across the world and for good reason. The experience of being at the Taj Mahal is far more pronounced and overwhelming …

  9. Archaeological Survey of India

    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 …

  10. The Taj Mahal's History and Love Story - ThoughtCo

    May 1, 2025 · The Taj Mahal is a breathtaking white-marble mausoleum commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Located on the southern …