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  1. 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 …

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

    Oct 7, 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 of Shah Jahan …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. Taj Mahal - Location, Timeline & Architect | HISTORY

    Jun 13, 2011 · 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 …

  6. The Taj Mahal: Everything You Need to Know

    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 …

  7. Taj Mahal UNESCO World Heritage Site | National Geographic

    According to legend, Shah Jahan's favorite wife bound him with a deathbed promise to build her the most beautiful mausoleum ever known. The Taj Mahal is widely considered one of the most...

  8. The Taj Mahal – Smarthistory

    Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in Agra, where he took the throne in 1628. First conquered by Muslim invaders in the eleventh century, the city had been transformed into a flourishing area of trade during …

  9. 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 …

  10. Origins and architecture of the Taj Mahal - Wikipedia

    Construction of Taj Mahal began in 1632 AD, (1041 AH), on the south bank of the River Yamuna in Agra, and was substantially complete by 1648 AD (1058 AH). The design was conceived as an …