Taj Mahal - Wikipedia
WEBThe Taj Mahal (/ ˌ t ɑː dʒ m ə ˈ h ɑː l, ˌ t ɑː ʒ-/ TAHJ mə-HAHL, TAHZH-, Hindi: [taːdʒ ˈmɛɦ(ɛ)l]; lit. ' 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.
Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Taj Mahal, mausoleum complex in 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.
Step Inside the Taj Mahal and See Its Beautiful Interior | Taj Mahal ...
WEBInside the Taj Mahal, the cenotaphs honoring Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan are enclosed in an eight-sided chamber ornamented with pietra dura (an inlay with semi-precious stones) and a marble...
What's Inside the Taj Mahal? - Asia Highlights
WEBInside Taj Maha, there are cenotaphs and graves of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan, walls decorated in semi-precious stones and floors covered in octagonal stars.
Taj Mahal India 4k Tour and Inside View HD Video - YouTube
WEBMay 9, 2018 · The famous Taj Mahal 4k in Agra, India. We also show you rare footage of Inside the Taj Maha... Come tour with us one of the most beautiful structures on earth.
Taj Mahal ‑ Location, Timeline & Architect - HISTORY
WEBJun 13, 2011 · 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.
Taj Mahal UNESCO World Heritage Site - National Geographic
WEBFeb 21, 2018 · 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...
The Taj Mahal - Smarthistory
WEBThe location. Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India (underlying map © Google) 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 Shah Jahan’s rule.
The Taj Mahal Story - Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal ...
WEBAs one stands inside the main gate of Taj, his eyes are directed to an arch which frames the Taj. The dome is made of white marble, but the tomb is set against the plain across the river and it is this background that works its magic of colours that, through their reflection, change the view of the Taj.
Taj Mahal - Indian Culture
WEBAn 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 …
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