History of Taj Mahal (intro)

Taj Mahal


The Taj Mahal (/ˈtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl/ often /ˈtɑːʒ/;[2] Hindi: ताज महल, from Persian/Urdu: تاج محل‎ "crown of palaces", pronounced [ˈt̪aːdʒ mɛˈɦɛl]; also "the Taj"[3]) is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, 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".[4]


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Taj Mahal
تاج محل
ताज महल

Southern view of the Taj Mahal.
LocationAgra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates27.174799°N 78.042111°E
Elevation171 m (561 ft)
Built1632–1653[1]
ArchitectUstad Ahmad Lahauri
Architectural style(s)Mughal architecture
VisitationMore than 3 million (in 2003)
TypeCultural
Criteriai
Designated1983 (7th session)
Reference No.252
State PartyIndia
RegionAsia-Pacific
Location in western Uttar Pradesh, India


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