CONSTRUCTION

• The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1631 and 1648 as a mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Construction involved over 20,000 artisans, including sculptors, calligraphers, and stone cutters

LOCATION

• The Taj Mahal is located on the right bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, India.

DESIGN

• The Taj Mahal is a symbol of love, purity, and spirituality. It's considered a masterpiece of Indo-Islamic architecture and one of the world's most admired monuments

WORLD HERITAGE SITE

• The Taj Mahal was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.