Taj Mahal is a tomb situated in Agra, India. It was built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is one of The Seven Wonders of the World and is said to be one of the finest exhibitions of Mughal art and architecture. The architecture has a mixture of Persian, Ottoman, India and Islamic influence. It was made a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983.
Some legends say that after the Taj was built, the Mughal Emperor cut off the hands of all the men who built it so that the same masterpiece could not be made again. The Taj Mahal is located on the banks of the river Yamuna in Agra. It was built in 1631 and was completed in 1653, spreading over 32 acres of land.
The Taj Mahal is also called the Taj and is a symbol of love, known for its monumental beauty. The monument is one of the main tourist attractions in India. The beauty of the Taj goes beyond words and it is said that the place looks magnificent during the full moon. The word Taj Mahal means Crown Palace in English and it is made up off mainly white marble and colorful gemstones.
Pictures & Photos
Taj Mahal From Left AngelPhoto by: zatrokz
The National Geographic Magainze - March 1921
Felice Beato Taj Mahal - 1865
Map of Taj Mahal
Cenotaphs Interior of Taj
Jali Screen Surrounding the Cenotaphs
ho ho guys hold on i agree its the most beautiful place but did u know before taj mahal was a shiv temple do u know this sahajahan is such a baddddddddddddddd person that he turned the temple into a tomb if u all dont belive me then see in the net type – “what was there before tajmahal’ there u will get taj mahal is it a vedic place then clik on all the photos then u all will know ok just see it its a request plzzzzzzzzzz u might have seen that on the marble there mey be some stairs down but it is closed due to because inside there is a shiv linga to hide it it has been closed ok
We should proud to have such a beautiful monument. I will see TAJMAHAL in future soon
TAJ MAHAL IS GOOD
simran tht is load of rubbish there is no evidence taj mahal ws built by knocking over temple
simran tht is load of rubbish there is no evidence taj mahal ws buitly by knocking over the temple
We should proud to have such a beautiful monument Of India And Indian Culture And History.
Very Tragic story behind the Taj Mahal, but so we can see this wonder
I have also heard the same . Taj Mahal was build at the time of Veda , Aurangazeb ( I like him most among the mughal after Babar ) maintained the taj mahal as it needed maintenance ………… It is written in a letter written by himself asking his father to provide fund for maintenance . Babar Died in this Taj Mahal in his last age . There were silver doors , Peacock throne etc . It is a Mahal . It cannot be a grave . Tajmahal also have Trisul on the top . Designed with Nag Snakes and Lotus . The Grave is a holy operation . It must be inside the earth the grave cannot be in the 4th Floor .
Helllooooo guys. ty for info.:D love u all . & i whana seeee a tajmahal omg a wonderfullll
Guys….this is some sort of waste of money for me…….and i am not saying by my own…..clearly history says…..that his own son send him to jail for being so careless about public money,,,funds or tax…..he does the right thing…..and i also heard that……..after the death of Mumtaz….he was get married to Mumtaz sister “means saali”…………:-D
gr8 work frm muslim
i would like to visit …. all historical places in india ..
Simran is right!!!
thanx to mughal dynysty
Guys don’t fight. Whatever it may be. it may a hindu art or muslim art. It must had been built by one of our Indian forefathers. And it is a great monument stands as an example of indian architecture. I love it and as a Indian we should proud of it.
Nice! Good article and very valuable info…
taj mahal……oh it’s something amazing.it must have been “THE MOST WONDERFUL MONUMENT “,if there is a”BLACK TAJ MAHAL” made out of complete black marble
Its a very amazing monument
It’s an awesome wounder and perfect place for honeymoon trip.
TAJMAHAL IS A SYMBOL OF TRUE LOVE… EARLY MORNING WHEN SHAJAHAN GET UP, HE SHOULD BE ABOUT TO SEE MUMTAJ GRAVEYARD, IN SUCH A WAY TAJMAHAL WAS BUILT…… THERE IS NO WORDS IN THIS ENTIRE WORLD TO EXPRESS THEIR TRUE LOVE, SO LETS NOT PASS ANY BAD OR STUPID COMMENT ON THIS PRECIOUS LOVE……
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I love this very much……
TAJ IS THE IDENTITY OF INDIA.BEING AN INDIAN WE SHOULD HAVE PROUD FOR THAT .IT IS BELIEVE THAT SHAH JAHAN WAS SUPPOSED TO MAKE SAME TAJ MAHAL IN NEAR BY AREA BUT OF BLACK MARBLE.IN THOSE DAYS WORKERS HAND USED TO CUT SO THAT THEY WOULD NOT MAKE SAME MASTERPIECE .BUT WORKERS WERE ALSO EXPERT .ONE CAN WATER DROPPING FROM THE TOMB OF TAJ .MEANS WORKERS SHOWING THERE PAIN.TODAY ALSO PEOPLE ARE CURIOUS TO KNOW HOW TO STOP THIS WATER.
The great India, and we proud on this. the tajmahal is ”PROOF OF INDIAN LOVE STORY”.:
i love it
Really The Taj Mahal is a wonder. It is the symbol of true love of Shah Jahan for Mumtaz. That should be the spirit of love in us also.
Guys, This is Mogul / Persian architecture and not Indian. And for gods sake do’t call Shaajahan as one of the forefathers of India, as one idiot has written here. Only Indians can be stupid of being proud of occupying forces, forces who destroyed our temples, libraries and monuments, universities and created graveyards in our holy places like Mathura and other places.
taj mahal is very nice.how has age?
Such magnificent architect,and an deeply expression of endless love!
The fact here is that the Taj Mahal is a beautiful piece of Architecture which is loved by all. We welcome it and would always cherish it despite the fact of who built it and where it was built.
i really wish if i could see taj mahal in real ilove it
REGARDING SHA JAHAN’S ‘LOVE’ please read the following,
1. Mumtaz Was Shahjahan’s 4th Wife Out Of His 7 Wives!
2. Shahjahan Killed Mumtaz’s Husband To Marry Her !
3. Mumtaz Died In Her 14th Delivery !
4. He Then Married Mumtaz’s Sister !
Question Arises Where The Hell Is The “Love”…???!!!!
Using 1,000 elephants, 20000 workers, the construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653. The Mongol (Mughals) Shah Jahan looted the poor farmers of the Doab region – the region between Ganga and Yamuna – and used the money to build this useless tomb for his dead wife. Taj Mahal is a perfect example of misuse of power. He cut the hands of the main architect so that in future he should not build another for anyone else. People say, that is why rain water still drops on the tomb, the architect knew he will be killed and he made a secret passage of water when it rains. No engineers still could find it. If anybody having mind of spending money in this way, he/she can build mahals better than this! No wonder in that!!!!….Instead, they must have built schools or colleges. On the other hand several educational institutes already present in the country – Nalanda and Taxila are examples – were destroyed. It’s only after 1947 that this tomb is generating some income from tourism, but before that for nearly 300 years this tomb was completely useless.
There is no word to explain about Taj mahal like GOD as it is not possible to voice the image of GOD. Just look & imagine how it is possible by the human body ??
Brother, What is your opinion about STATUE of UNITY which is building by Modi Sarkar?, is not waste of Public Money and Waste of Laboure…???
Yes, after much research, found out that no one has ever been allowed in the room of Shiv Lingh. Why is the restriction? If this sighted, Shah Jahan’s selfish behaviour of not respecting Hindu religion would be revealed. Also Yamuna river has so much importance from the days of Yami, Radha Krishna and countless Hindu significance.