'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.

2025年2月3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.

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.

The Taj Mahal is located in the city of Agra, a city of great importance located 176 km as the crow flies from New Delhi, the capital. It has 1.7 million inhabitants nowadays. In Agra, the Taj Mahal is in the east, in the richest areas of the city at the time of its construction.

2025年2月25日 · 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 emperor Shah...

The Taj Mahal is located in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh on the right bank of the Yamuna River in a huge Mughal garden that spans almost 17 hectares. Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor, constructed it in honor of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

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...

2025年1月25日 · Are you India-bound and wondering if the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Agra, is worth the time, effort and crowds? In all honesty,… Everything you need to know about visiting the Taj Mahal, from booking tickets to where to stay.

2022年8月14日 · The Taj Mahal – the monument built by Emperor Shah Jahan, out of pure love and grief over the death of beloved Mumtaz Mahal, Taj Mahal is located on the banks of the Yamuna River in the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Check out our coverage of the Taj Mahal to know more about the Taj.

2025年3月1日 · The Taj Mahal is an excellent example of Mughal architecture, incorporating elements from Persian, Indian, and Islamic styles. Its symmetry, intricate carvings, and marble inlay work make it one of the greatest wonders of architecture. 2. Symbol of Love. Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, symbolizing ...