After the beloved wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan died at the age of 38, he built the Taj Mahal in her honor. Emperor Shah ...

One of the “Seven Wonders of the World,” the Taj Mahal (“Crown Palace”) has never failed to draw superlative praise from its visitors. “I held my breath unable to speak in the face of so much beauty,” ...

In 1631, mogul empress Mumtaz Mahal died giving birth to her 14th child. Court histories tell us that during her 19-year marriage to the Emperor Shah Jahan, she had been the "light of his bedchamber"; ...

The Taj Mahal is a symbol of eternal love and an architectural marvel, which also holds a place among the seven wonders of the world. It is well known across the world for its pristine white marbles, ...

Standing 73 metres tall on the bank of the Yamuna River, the Taj Mahal is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and a monument recognised across the globe. Still, seeing it up close offers a very ...

The Taj Mahal was originally imagined as a symbol of love, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. But since its commission in the 17th century, the marble marvel has become ...

The Taj Mahal in Agra is synonymous with eternal love. It is among the most celebrated monuments in the history of India and world being one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Personified by poets in ...

Standing before the Taj Mahal, it’s comforting to know that it is not, in fact, of another world. It is very much part of this ephemeral, unpredictable one we inhabit—a singular masterpiece that will ...

Taj Mahal history: India’s iconic monument Taj Mahal is an eternal symbol of love and Mughal grandeur known across the world for its beauty and architecture. However, only a few people know that the ...

A piece of history at Randolph Air Force Base was designated as such 49 years ago this week. On March 3, 1976, the “Taj Mahal” building at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph received official status as a ...

The Taj Mahal complex (shown here is the red sandstone and marble mosque flanking the tomb) is increasingly popular, with nearly five million visitors this past year. Shah Jahan would be "happy to see ...