Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal (/ˈtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl/ often pron.: /ˈtɑːʒ/; Hindi: ताज महल, from Persian/Urdu: تاج محل‎ "crown of palaces", pronounced [ˈt̪aːdʒ mɛˈɦɛl]; also "the Taj") is a white marble mausoleum located inAgra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife,Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage".

Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles.

In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the white domed marblemausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision, including Abd ul-Karim Ma'mur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Lahauri is generally considered to be the principal designer

 

Taj Mahal تاج محل ताज महल
Southern view of the Taj Mahal.
Location	Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates	27.174799°N 78.042111°E
Elevation	171 m (561 ft)
Built	1632–1653[1]
Architect	Ustad Ahmad Lahauri
Architectural style(s)	Mughal architecture
Visitation	More than 3 million (in 2003)
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Type	Cultural
Criteria	i
Designated	1983 (7th session)
Reference No.	252
State Party	India
Region	Asia-Pacific
Location in western Uttar Pradesh, India