Introduction to the Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal, located in Agra, India, is one of the most iconic monuments in the world. This UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its breathtaking white marble ...
A mausoleum made of white marble, it took 22 years to build in the 17th century, all in memory of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal. It looks serene in photos, but visiting ...
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan ordered the Taj Mahal to be constructed in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, after she died in 1631. Aurangzeb was born in 1618, the third son of Shah Jahan and ...
Long long ago, in a land called Hindustan, reigned a dynasty of Kings as cultured as they were courageous... It isn't that they were without fault – they could be cruel and cunning warriors ...
And secondly, since it stands as a tribute to romance -- commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal -- a day at the Taj Mahal is best spent with a loved one.