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.
Taj Mahal تاج محل ताज महल | |
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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) |
Type | Cultural |
Criteria | i |
Designated | 1983 (7th session) |
Reference No. | 252 |
State Party | |
Region | Asia-Pacific |
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