Situated on the banks of the yamuna river in agra, india, the iconic white marble mausoleum complex dates back to the 17th century. First conquered by muslim invaders in the eleventh century, the city had been transformed into a flourishing area. It is regarded as one of the best examples of mughal architecture and a symbol of indian history.
Everything you need to know about visiting the taj mahal, from booking tickets to where to stay. It was commissioned by mughal emperor. The taj mahal is widely considered one of the most.
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 an enormous mausoleum complex commissioned in 1632 by the mughal emperor shah jahan to house the remains of his beloved wife. 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. 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.
Shah jahan built the taj mahal in agra, where he took the throne in 1628. The complex houses the tombs. 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. The taj mahal is a major tourist attraction and attracts more than five million visitors a year.