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The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Islamic art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage" It is regarded as one of the best examples of Mughal architecture and a symbol of Indian history
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The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum complex in Agra, 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
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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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The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful monuments in India Let’s have a look at its history, architecture, location, opening hours, entry fee, myths, legends and other interesting facts
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Discover the hidden story of the Taj Mahal, its untold love tale, mysteries, and legends that make it India’s timeless wonder
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Entry to the Taj Mahal complex via the forecourt, which in the sixteenth century housed shops, and through a monumental gate of inlaid and highly decorated red sandstone made for a first impression of grand splendor and symmetry: aligned along a long water channel through this gate is the Taj—set majestically on a raised platform on the north end The rectangular complex runs roughly 1860 feet on the north-south axis, and 1000 feet on the east-west axis
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Taj Mahal, the pinnacle of Mughal architecture, was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (1628-1658), grandson of Akbar the great, in the memory of his queen Arjumand Bano Begum, entitled ‘Mumtaz Mahal’
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One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal, a 17th Century white marble mausoleum, stands tall along the right bank of the Yamuna River This awe-inspiring edifice was built between 1631 and 1648 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal
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The Taj Mahal is renowned for its stunning architecture, which seamlessly blends elements of Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish, and Indian styles The main structure is a white marble mausoleum, adorned with intricate carvings, delicate inlay work, and exquisite calligraphy
- Taj mahal | Archaeological Survey of India, Agra Circle, Agra
The Taj Mahal is the mausoleum of both Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan The mausoleum is located on the right bank of the river Yamuna at a point where it takes a sharp turn and flows eastwards Originally, the land where the Taj Mahal presently stands belonged to the Kachhwahas of Ajmer (Rajasthan)
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