It was built in 1631 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22 years to finish and cost a whopping ₹35 billion today. This grand structure covers 17 hectares and has a ...

A large Mughal-era carpet faces a video of the Taj Mahal and marble maquettes for Mumtaz Mahal’s cenotaph. Peter Kelleher, © Victoria and Albert Museum When the ...

Join our Whatsapp channel ISLAMABAd: The Mughal Empire, celebrated as an economic ... the daughter of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. As the Padshah Begum (First Lady), Jahanara managed the royal ...

Mumtaz Mahal was Shah Jahan's trusted companion, travelling with him all over the Mughal Empire. He trusted her so far that he even gave her his imperial seal, the Muhr Uzah. Mumtaz was portrayed ...

Commemorating Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's 370th death anniversary, a three-day 'urs' began at the Taj Mahal. Opening the basement tomb and offering 'chadar' on the graves of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz ...

The commemoration of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's 370th death anniversary began with a three-day 'urs' at the Taj Mahal, ...

Taj Mahal, Agra The epitome of Mughal architecture, the Taj Mahal is perhaps India's most famous monument. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is ...