Taj Mahal - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WebIt was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal with construction starting in 1632 AD and completed in 1648 AD, with the mosque, the guest house and the main gateway on the south, the outer courtyard and its cloisters were added subsequently and completed in 1653 AD.
Taj Mahal - Wikipedia
WebThe Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Islamic art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded as one of the best examples of Mughal architecture and a …
Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, History, & Facts | Britannica
WebMay 6, 2024 · The complex was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. Who was the Taj Mahal built for? The Taj Mahal was built as a tomb for Mumtaz Mahal (“Chosen One of the Palace”) by her husband, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahān (reigned 1628–58).
Taj Mahal UNESCO World Heritage Site - National Geographic
WebFeb 21, 2018 · World Heritage Site Pictures: Taj Mahal. Reflecting Pool Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, as a tribute to his favorite wife, who died in childbirth in 1631. The white ...
Taj Mahal - Location, Timeline & Architect | HISTORY
WebJun 13, 2011 · Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983, it remains one of the world’s most celebrated structures and a stunning symbol of India’s rich history. Taj Mahal. Shah Jahan was a member of the...
UNESCO - World Heritage Site - Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal …
WebRef: 252. Brief Description. An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. read more...
The Taj Mahal (article) | India | Khan Academy
WebThough it was designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and is currently overseen by the Archaeological Survey of India, its heavy visitor traffic is just one of the many factors that threaten the integrity of the site.
Origins and architecture of the Taj Mahal - Wikipedia
WebConstruction of Taj Mahal began in 1632 AD, (1041 AH ), on the south bank of the River Yamuna in Agra, and was substantially complete by 1648 AD (1058 AH). The design was conceived as an earthly replica of the house of Mumtaz Mahal in paradise. Mumtaz and Shah Jahan. Animation showing the Taj Mahal (English subtitles)
Smarthistory – The Taj Mahal
WebDec 6, 2023 · Though it was designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and is currently overseen by the Archaeological Survey of India, its heavy visitor traffic is just one of the many factors that threaten the integrity of the site.
Taj Mahal - UNESCO World Heritage
WebAn immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. Criteria: (i) Date of Inscription: 1983. Latitude: 27.1741700000.
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