Taj Mahal - Wikipedia
'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 houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself.
Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, Agra, History, & Facts - Britannica
2024年12月2日 · 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.
Taj Mahal UNESCO World Heritage Site - National Geographic
2018年2月21日 · 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...
Architecture - Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal, …
Inspired by a verse by Bibadal Khan, the imperial goldsmith and poet, and in common with most Mughal funerial architecture, the Taj Mahal complex was conceived as a replica on earth of the house of Mumtaz in paradise. This theme permeates the entire complex and informs the design and appearance of all its elements.
The Taj Mahal Story - Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal ...
It was built by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in 1631 in memory of his third but the most favourite wife, in fact a soul-mate Mumtaz Mahal, a Muslim Persian princess. She died while accompanying her husband in Burhanpur in a campaign to crush a …
Taj Mahal: An Architecture Landmark to Visit in Agra
2024年2月20日 · The Taj Mahal is a famous mausoleum complex in Agra, India, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. It is one of the most outstanding examples of Mughal architecture, which combined Indian, Persian, and Islamic influences. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site symbolizing India’s rich history and culture.
Taj Mahal - Indian Culture
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 and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.
Taj Mahal Agra India – History, Architecture, Facts, Myths, Visit ...
The Taj Mahal was built by the famous Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. The architectural beauty and magnificence of the Taj Mahal has never been surpassed. It is said to be the most beautiful monument built by the Mughal rulers and represents the zenith of the Mughal architecture.
Taj Mahal - 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 Begum, entitled ‘Mumtaz Mahal’.
Taj Mahal ‑ Location, Timeline & Architect - HISTORY
2011年6月13日 · Constructed over a 20-year period on the southern bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the famed complex is one of the most outstanding examples of Mughal architecture, which combined...
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