The Taj Mahal, a white marble mausoleum, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Currency
INR (₹)
Best time to visit
October to March
Languages
Hindi · English
Coordinates
27.175°, 78.042°
Key facts
1The Taj Mahal is taller than the Qutub Minar in Delhi
2It is the most visited tourist attraction in India
3The four minarets surrounding the Taj Mahal are slightly outwards to prevent them from falling on the main structure in case of an earthquake
Timeline
1632: Construction of the Taj Mahal began
1648: The Taj Mahal was completed
2007: The Taj Mahal was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Danger due to pollution and damage from visitors
