A blue sky envelopes the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. Built in 1653 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife.


A blue sky envelopes the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. Built in 1653 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the marble mausoleum is recognized as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural styles.


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Location: Taj Mahal, Agra, India
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