When and why was the Taj Mahal built? In 1631, Shah Jahan ordered that the Taj Mahal be built to house the tomb of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. “She was the second queen of the emperor,” Jain notes.

These seven magnificent monuments, built by visionary queens and empresses, stand as enduring symbols of power, devotion, and ...

According to legend, Emperor Shah Jahan (part of the Mughal dynasty ... the Shah built the Taj Mahal as an elaborate tomb. The tomb is made up entirely of white marble and features jade, crystal ...

First grand Mughal tomb, red sandstone, Persian-influenced architecture. Located in Sikandra, unique blend of Hindu and ...

Though built later during Mughal decline, it follows the Mughal architectural style and is the tomb of Safdarjung, the Prime ...

Several rulers made their mark on this site while they lived behind its towering walls, including Shah Jahan, the same emperor who is responsible for the construction of the Taj Mahal. You can ...

To commemorate the 368th death anniversary of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, entry to the Taj Mahal in Agra will be free for three days starting February 17, officials said on Wednesday. Various ...