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  2. Etymology

    The name "Taj Mahal" is of Urdu origin, and believed to be derived from Arabic and Persian, with the words tāj mahall … See more

    Taj Mahal - Wikipedia

    • The Taj Mahal 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. 1628–1658) to house the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) comple… See more

    LocationAgra, Uttar Pradesh, India
    Area17 hectares (42 acres)
    Height73 m (240 ft)
    Built1631–1653
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    Inspiration

    The Taj Mahal was commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1631, to be built in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died on 17 June that year while giving birth to their 14th child, Gauhara Begum. Construction started in 1… See more

    Architecture and design

    The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Indo-Islamic and Mughal architecture. Inspirations for the building came from Timurid and Mughal buildings including the Gur-e Amir in Samarkand (the … See more

     
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  2. Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, Agra, History,

    Dec 2, 2024 · The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahān for his wife Mumtaz Mahal in Agra, India. It is a …

     
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  4. Taj Mahal ‑ Location, Timeline & Architect - HISTORY

    Jun 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.

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  7. Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal, Government …

    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 the Queen in peace with her King.

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  9. Smarthistory – The Taj Mahal

    Learn about the history and architecture of the Taj Mahal, a white-marble mausoleum built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal in Agra, India. Explore the symbolism, design, and craftsmanship of this …

  10. History of The Taj Mahal

    The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian architecture and earlier Mughal architecture. Specific inspiration came from successful Timurid and Mughal buildings including; the Gur-e Amir (the tomb …

  11. The Taj! OVERVIEW | Taj Grandstand View - Taj …

    The Taj Mahal is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as …

  12. The Taj Mahal's History and Love Story - ThoughtCo

    Sep 14, 2024 · Learn about the Taj Mahal, a white-marble monument built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Discover how the Taj Mahal was designed, constructed, and decorated with intricate details and …

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