Taj Mahal Agra

Taj Mahal is a tribute to Beauty. It is a monument epitomizing love of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz. Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world. Some Western historians also define it as the monument whose architectural beauty has never been surpassed by many others.

The Taj Mahal Agra is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals in India. Taj Mahal is the most important tourist attraction in Agra. Taj Mahal is made up of white marbles. Its astonishing architectural beauty is beyond any description. The Taj Mahal located by the river of Jamuna in Agra, is believed to glow in the light of the full moon. It is on the full moon day that the monument sees accumulation of huge crowd to witness its serene look. On a winter morning showcased in fog, the visitors experience the Taj as if it is suspended in air from across the Jamuna River.

Taj Mahal in Agra stands on top of a red sandstone base on which lies the huge white marble terrace. On the white marbled terrace rests the famous dome bordered by four tapering minarets. Within the dome like structure lies the jewel-inlaid cenotaph of the queen named Mumtaz. The Taj that is the casket of the emperor was built beside the queen's one as an afterthought. The emperor was once overthrown by his son and imprisoned in the Great Red Fort for eight years but was finally buried in the Taj Mahal.