Taj Mahal remains a Muslim tomb, not a Hindu temple, archaeologists tell Indian court 'This claim about the Taj is absurd' ...

Fears Taj Mahal has been damaged in flooding as water leaks into central tomb - Officials say they are assessing the extent of the damage as the Taj Mahal’s gardens flooded with water during ...

The Taj Mahal was originally named "Roza-e-Munavvara," which translates to "Unique Building" in Persian. Yes, the Taj Mahal was initially known as Rauza-i-Munawwara, meaning 'Illuminated Tomb.' This ...

The most famous narrative of the Taj Mahal, India's transcendent tourist attraction, is the love story that prompted its construction: the death of queen Mumtaz during the birth of her 14th child ...

Since the Taj Mahal was completed in the mid-1600s, the world’s most famous monument to undying love has had to put up with an awful lot of meddling mortals.

From sunrise serenity to in-depth historical insights, these guided tours offer unforgettable ways to experience India's most ...

In 1631, Shah Jahan ordered that the Taj Mahal be built to house the tomb of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. “She was the second queen of the emperor,” Jain notes.

But he was powerless to stop Mumtaz Mahal’s death during childbirth in 1631. Legend has it that she bound him with a deathbed promise to build her the most beautiful tomb ever known.

The cenotaph of Mumtaz Mahal is in perfect centre of the tomb chamber, placed on a rectangular platform decorated with inlaid flower plant motifs. The cenotaph of Shah Jahan is greater than Mumtaz ...

The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shahjahan to serve as a tomb for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. (File) The Taj Mahal, perhaps the most famous monument in India, is named as one of the ...