Taj Mahal - Wikipedia
'Crown of the Palace') 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.
Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, Agra, History, & Facts - Britannica
2024年12月2日 · 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.
History of The Taj Mahal
During the time of the Indian rebellion of 1857, the Taj Mahal was defaced by British soldiers and government officials, who chiseled out precious stones and lapis lazuli from its walls. At the end of the 19th century, British viceroy Lord Curzon ordered a massive restoration project, which was completed in 1908.
Origins and architecture of the Taj Mahal - Wikipedia
Construction of Taj Mahal began in 1632 AD, (1041 AH), on the south bank of the River Yamuna in Agra, and was substantially complete by 1648 AD (1058 AH). The design was conceived as an earthly replica of the house of Mumtaz Mahal in paradise.
Creation History - Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal, …
The Taj Mahal is actually an integrated complex of structures with the white domed marble mausoleum being its most significant component. Entrusted to a board-of-architects by the Emperor Shah Jahan, the construction of the Taj Complex began about 1631 AD.
Taj Mahal Agra India – History, Architecture, Facts, Myths, Visit ...
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.
Taj Mahal - World Monuments Fund
Thousands of workers labored for over 20 years on the building, embellishing it with outstanding decorations including white marble screens and pietra dura inlay with semiprecious stones. At over 200 feet (60 meters) tall, the structure is the tallest Mughal tomb ever built and is considered to be the single greatest work of Mughal architecture.
Taj Mahal ‑ Location, Timeline & Architect - HISTORY
2011年6月13日 · 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.
Taj Mahal | District Agra , Government Of Uttar Pradesh | India
2025年1月1日 · The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658), to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Taj Mahal – Exploring Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Minarets at the Taj Mahal start to frame the iconic dome. They redefine the figural object of the dome between the void of the perpendicular minarets. The dome of the mausoleum rests firmly in the center of the raised platform. The axes of water define centers in the landscape (image 10).