About Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is a white tomb built in the 17th century by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz  Mahal.

The building is in the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Widely thought as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, it is one of India's biggest tourist attractions.It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, together with the Agra Fort, 2.5 kilometers away. 
 Taj Mahal

When was it built : between 1632 and 1653 AD

Who built it : Shah Jahan, 5th Emperor of the Mughal Dynasty

Time taken : 21 years

Where is it located : Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Why was it built : As a memorial to Shah Jahan’s beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal after her death in 1631

Dimensions : situated in a 170000 sq. m complex; 57 m at the base; 68 m in height and raised platform height 6 m

Materials used : White Marble for the main mausoleum, Red Sandstone for fortifying structure and accents

Architect : Ustad Ahmed Lahori

Architectural Style : Mughal

Cost of Construction : 32 crore rupees

Maintained By : Archeological Survey of India (ASI)

Special Recognitions : Declared UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983 and winner of the New7Wonders of The World List Initiative between 2000 and 2007.

Visit Timing : Sunrise to Sunset; Closed on Fridays; Night tours are permitted between 8:30 pm to 12:30 am for a limited duration of 30 mins.