Taj Mahal Āgra, Uttar Pradesh, India

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The finest example of Mughal architecture and one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, the Taj Mahal was constructed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, who died in childbirth in 1531.

Location map of the Taj Mahal, Āgra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of the Taj Mahal, Āgra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Click to enlarge.

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Āgra, India
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Date(s)
1532

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Page Title
Taj Mahal
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024
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