The Taj Mahal is a tomb built in the 17th century by Mughal ruler Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
It is in the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Republic of India. Widely thought of as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, it is one of India's biggest tourist attractions.
It was chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.[1] It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, together with the Agra Fort, 2.5 kilometers away.[2]
Construction
The Taj Mahal is an example of Mughal architecture – a mixture of building design ideas from Islamic Indian, Persian (old Iran), and Muslim arts.