The Taj Mahal is a stunning ivory-white marble mausoleum in Agra, India. It was built in 1631 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22 years to finish and cost a ...
In 1631, construction on the Taj Mahal began. Materials from various regions of India, Central Asia, and the Middle East were brought to Agra, and thousands of workers labored more than 20 years ...
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 Muslim art in India ...
Lahori was one of the finest architects of his time and was appointed by Shah Jahan in 1631 to design the Taj Mahal. He was also the architect of the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid in Delhi.
The Taj Mahal, one of the most iconic monuments in ... who died during childbirth in 1631. This magnificent white marble mausoleum is renowned for its stunning architecture and intricate ...
There are countless landmarks across the world beckoning those to visit. From historical sites, to monuments, palaces and ...
A large Mughal-era carpet faces a video of the Taj Mahal and marble maquettes ... Victoria and Albert Museum When the Mughal empress Mumtaz Mahal died in 1631, her husband Shah Jahan built a ...
The Taj Mahal, located in Agra ... Construction began in 1631 and although it was technically completed within 25 years, progress is never ending, with the site closed to visitors every Friday ...