Partial view of The Taj Mahal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India


The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum, it was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It covers an area of about 1003 acres or 405 hectares. Taj Mahal is the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural styles, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India


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Location: Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
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