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The Eternal Monument of Love
Taj MahalAgra, India
The Taj Mahal is one of the world's most celebrated monuments and a remarkable expression of Mughal architecture. Built entirely in white marble, the monument stands beside the Yamuna River in Agra and continues to captivate visitors with its extraordinary symmetry, craftsmanship and timeless beauty.
Commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal has become an enduring symbol of love and one of India's most treasured heritage landmarks.
Plan Your Taj VisitA MonumentBorn from Love
The Taj Mahal was commissioned by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, in memory of Mumtaz Mahal. According to the original Taj Darshan account, construction began in 1631 following her death after giving birth to their fourteenth child.
The monument was conceived as a magnificent mausoleum on the banks of the Yamuna. Its white marble surfaces, balanced composition, monumental dome and intricate decorative work came together to create one of the defining achievements of Mughal architecture.
Shah Jahan
The Mughal emperor who commissioned the Taj Mahal in memory of Mumtaz Mahal.
Mumtaz Mahal
The beloved wife of Shah Jahan whose memory became inseparable from the monument.
Where MarbleMeets Mastery
The beauty of the Taj Mahal comes from the harmony of its architecture, proportion and ornamentation. Its great dome, four minarets, marble surfaces, delicate screens and decorative inlay create an exceptionally balanced composition.
Its relationship with the Yamuna and surrounding garden further strengthens the experience, allowing the monument to appear different as daylight changes across its marble surfaces.
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