Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahān in Agra, India, to honour his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.
Taj Mahal - Wikipedia
WEBThe Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, reflecting the fusion of Indo-Islamic and Mughal design traditions.
15 Facts You Might Not Know About the Taj Mahal | Mental Floss
WEBLearn about the history, architecture, and symbolism of India's most ornate mausoleum, built by Shah Jahan to honor his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Discover how the Taj Mahal was designed, decorated,...
Taj Mahal ‑ Location, Timeline & Architect - HISTORY
WEBJun 13, 2011 · The Taj Mahal is a white marble complex built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most...
Taj Mahal UNESCO World Heritage Site - National Geographic
WEBFeb 21, 2018 · The Taj Mahal is a white marble tomb built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in Agra, India, as a tribute to his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth in 1631. Learn about the legend, the...
Eight Secrets of the Taj Mahal | Smithsonian
WEBFeb 14, 2017 · Learn about the history, architecture, and myths of India's most famous monument, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Discover how the Taj Mahal changes color,...
Origins and architecture of the Taj Mahal - Wikipedia
WEBMausoleum of the Taj Mahal complex at Agra, India. The Taj Mahal represents the finest and most sophisticated example of Indo-Islamic architecture.Its origins lie in the moving …
History of The Taj Mahal
WEBThe 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 Gur-e Amir (the tomb of Timur, progenitor of the Mughal dynasty, in Samarkand), Humayun's Tomb and Shah Jahan's own Jama Masjid in Delhi.
The Taj Mahal - Smarthistory
WEBLearn about the history, architecture, and symbolism of the Taj Mahal, a white-marble tomb built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal in Agra, India. Explore the complex of gardens, minarets, domes, and inlaid stones that create a stunning visual and spiritual effect.
The Taj Mahal Story - Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal ...
WEBLearn about the history, facts and myths of the Taj Mahal, the monument of love built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal in Agra, India. Discover how the Taj Mahal reflects the art, culture and architecture of the Mughal era and the eternal bond of …