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Info India Tourism >> Taj Mahal >> Taj Mahal History
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Taj Mahal History |
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| Located at | Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India |
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| Famous as | One among the Seven World of the world |
| Built by | Shah Jahan |
| Reason to Built | In the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal |
| Years of Completion | 22 years, from 1631 A.D to 1654 A.D |
| Workforce | 20,000 people |
Shah Jahan - After the completion of Taj
Soon after the completion of Taj Mahal Shah Jahan was deposed and put
under house arrest by his son Aurangzeb at Agra Fort. It is said that Shah
Jahan spent his remainder days by gazing Taj through the window. After the
death of Shah Jahan his son Aurangzeb buried him in the Taj Mahal,next to
his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Taj Mahal - A World Heritage Site
In the year 1983 the Taj Mahal was designated a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. The monument constructed in the style of Iranian architecture is a
major tourist destination.
Taj Mahal - A Complex of Elements
Taj Mahal is the reminder of the deep love of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan
for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. One of the best example of Mughal architectural
splendour the monument combines the elements of Indian and Persian styles
of architecture. The white domed marble mausoleum is the main part of Taj,
but it is actually a complex of several elements.
Calligrapher of Taj
The calligrapher of Taj Mahal was Amanat Khan Shirazi, whose name appears
in an inscription on one of the gates of the Taj.
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