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.

Nov 27, 2025 · 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 …

"A white marble tomb built in 1631 - 48 in Agra, seat of the Mughal Empire, by Shah Jehan for his wife, Arjuman Banu Begum, the monument sums up many of the formal themes that have played through …

Jun 13, 2011 · Originally built by Emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb his wife, the Taj Mahal remains an architectural marvel of the modern world. Shah Jahan was a member of the Mughal …

Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in Agra, where he took the throne in 1628. First conquered by Muslim invaders in the eleventh century, the city had been transformed into a flourishing area of trade during …

Feb 25, 2025 · Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum complex that dates back to the 17th century. It was commissioned by Mughal …

Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal (ताज महल, “crown of palaces”) is one of the seven wonders of the world.

Jun 12, 2025 · This article delves deeper into the various facets of the Taj Mahal, exploring its history, architectural wonders, cultural significance, and more as part of the broader Taj Mahal history.

May 1, 2025 · The Taj Mahal is a breathtaking white-marble mausoleum commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Located on the southern bank of the …

The Taj Mahal, however, would arguably surpass all earlier monuments in both scale and personal meaning. The turning point came in 1631, when Mumtaz Mahal, Shah Jahan’s chief consort, died …