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   6 days ago · The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahān (reigned 1628–58) to immortalize his wife Mumtaz Mahal (“Chosen One of the Palace”), who died in childbirth in 1631, having been the emperor’s inseparable companion since their marriage in 1612.

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   Inspiration. Shah Jahan, 17th century painting. Artistic depiction of Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal was commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1631, to be built in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died on 17 June that year while giving birth to their 14th child, Gauhara Begum.

   • Area: 17 hectares (42 acres)
   • Height: 73 m (240 ft)

   • Built: 1631–1653
   • Architect: Ustad Ahmad Lahori

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   Why was the Taj Mahal built?

   • Taj Mahal, mausoleum complex in Agra, western Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahān (reigned 1628–58) to immortalize his wife Mumtaz Mahal (“Chosen One of the Palace”), who died in childbirth in 1631, having been the emperor’s inseparable companion since their marriage in 1612.

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   Why is the Taj Mahal important?

   • An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. Brief synthesis

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   Who built Taj Mahal & Mumtaz Mahal?

   • Taj Mahal, mausoleum complex in 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. Its stunning architecture has made it one of the most iconic monuments in the world today.

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   Why did Shah Jahan build the Taj Mahal?

   • But he was powerless to stop Mumtaz Mahal’s death during childbirth in 1631. Legend has it that she bound him with a deathbed promise to build her the most beautiful tomb ever known. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, as a tribute to his favorite wife, who died in childbirth in 1631.

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   Jun 13, 2011 · The Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most outstanding examples of Mughal architecture. Commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1632 to house the remains of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, it was built of white marble with semi-precious stones and inlaid with calligraphy. Learn more about its history, design and construction.

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   The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal in Agra, India. It is a masterpiece of Indo-Islamic architecture and one of the universally admired monuments of the world's heritage.

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   Feb 21, 2018 · The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal in Agra, India. Learn about the history, architecture, and significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful buildings ever created.

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   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.

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    The Taj Mahal, a spectacle in white marble, unparalleled in grandeur that depicts the sheer opulence of an era. The awesome structure, the monument of love that Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan gave to the world, stands as a testimony of his intense love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is a romance celebrated in marble and glorified with precious and ...