The Taj Mahal in Agra was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to honor his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Completed in 1653 after 22 years with the help of around 20,000 artisans and laborers, this ...

In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage." ...

Ranking of the top 5 things to do in Agra. Travelers favorites include #1 Taj Mahal, #2 Agra Fort and more.

The Taj Mahal (also known as the “monument of love”) ... Today, the mausoleum’s white marble face, towering spires, exquisite Quranic inscriptions engraved in Arabic script, ...

Taj Mahal is ranked #1 out of 5 things to do in Agra. ... Visitors marvel at the intricate Quran inscriptions, the structure's perfect symmetry, the ornate accents, ...

Around 20 rooms in Taj Mahal are locked and no one is allowed to enter. It is believed that in these rooms there are idols of Hindu gods and scriptures,” said Dr Rajneesh Singh.

These well-known names are included in the inscriptions that have been found. But they are believed to go much further, and identify some of the craftsmen who painstakingly built the Taj with ...

Year of Inscription. 1983 . One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal, a 17th Century white marble mausoleum, stands tall along the right bank of the Yamuna River. This awe-inspiring ...

Recent heavy rainfall in Agra has led to visible cracks and damage on the Taj Mahal, including worn inscriptions and chipped stones. Despite these issues, the Archeological Survey of India asserts ...

The Taj Mahal in Agra was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to honor his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Completed in 1653 after 22 years with the help of . ... Calligraphic inscriptions on Taj Mahal.

In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as . ... Arabic inscriptions in black marble are used to decorate both the south gateway and main mausoleum.