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She died in her husband's arms after giving birth, and he built the Taj Mahal as a monument to his undying love for her

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 ...
Yahoo

The Taj Mahal: Everything You Need to Know

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 ...
The Hindu

The Taj speaks for itself | At DAG’s new ‘The Mute Eloquence of the Taj Mahal’ exhibition

The first unobstructed view of the Taj Mahal from the Darwaza-i-Rauza (grand entranceway) is one of the most recognised images from India. However, the image would have looked strikingly different had ...
Los Angeles Times

A Love Letter to Agra: More Than Just the Taj Mahal

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Run from the chill of L.A. this winter and take yourself on a journey through Uttar Pradesh’s monument to culture ...
U.S. News & World Report

Discover the Wonders of the Taj Mahal on These 5 Top-Rated Tours

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 ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Eight Secrets of the Taj Mahal

This story originally appeared on Travel + Leisure. For first-time visitors to India, it’s almost impossible to skip the bucket list-worthy Taj Mahal. The mausoleum in Agra is India’s most famous ...