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The white marble monument—completed over some 15 years by the emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth in 1631—rises on a three-acre site on the ...
Emperor Shah Jahan, the fifth of the Great Mughals, was devoted to his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal (the Jewel of the Palace). In 1631, she gave birth to their fourteenth child and died in the process.
The allure of the Taj Mahal isn't just architectural. Seen as a memorial to true love, the Taj was built out of grief after the death of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
The Taj Mahal, a stunning symbol of love and architectural brilliance, stands as a proud emblem of India’s rich heritage. Built by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal, its timeless beauty is unmatched ...
The Taj Mahal’s story begins with the love of Shah Jahan, a Mughal emperor, and his wife Mumtaz Mahal. They got married in ...