The Taj Mahal stands as one of the most breathtaking architectural masterpieces in the world. Located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, this ivory-white marble mausoleum was commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan ...

Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum complex that dates back to the 17th century. It was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in ...

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 widely considered one of the most beautiful buildings ever created. The exquisite marble structure in Agra, India, is a mausoleum, an enduring monument to the love of a husband for ...

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,” ...

Discover why western tourists are falling in love with India. From the Taj Mahal in Agra to the spiritual ghats of Varanasi, ...

In 1627 Shah Jihan became the ruler of the great Mughal Empire in India. According to custom, he had multiple wives. His favorite was the Persian lady known to history as Mumtaz Mahal. She was loyal ...

The Taj backs up against the once-vibrant Yamuna River, now often dried to the point where locals can walk in the riverbed. Preservationists hope to counter the effects of a growing population on the ...

The internet and a new film have breathed life into old conspiracy theories about one of the world’s most famous landmarks.