Taj Mahal

The white marble structure extends 73 meters in height, featuring a central dome flanked by four minarets at each corner of the platform.

Shah Jahan ordered the construction of this tomb in 1632 for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died during the birth of their fourteenth child.

The design combines Islamic, Persian, and Mughal architectural elements, with intricate marble inlays and calligraphic inscriptions adorning the exterior and interior walls.

Visitors should arrive early in the morning to avoid large crowds and obtain better photographs, as the monument opens at sunrise each day.

The marble walls contain thousands of inlaid semi-precious stones forming floral patterns, with special translucent properties that change color throughout the day.

Location: Agra

Location: Uttar Pradesh

Inception: 1631

Founders: Shah Jahan

Architects: Ahmad Lahori

Architectural style: Islamic architecture, architecture of Iran, Mughal architecture

Height: 73 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Website: https://www.tajmahal.gov.in/

Made from material: marble

Address: Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India 282001 Agra 282001 Agra

Phone: +915622226431

Website: https://tajmahal.gov.in

GPS coordinates: 27.17500,78.04194

Latest update: November 3, 2025 12:08