Taj Mahal - "The Jewel of India"
Taj Mahal - The Jewel of India The Taj Mahal is one of the most amazing structures ever made, which is counted as one of the seven wonders of the world. It is situated in the Indian city Agra on the southern banks of river Yamuna. Taj Mahal means "Crown of Palace" got the designation as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1983. The Taj is known for its spellbinding Mughal Architecture combining the Indian, Persian, and Islamic mastery. The Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum or tomb which took approximately 21 years to be built from 1632-1653, costing 32million Indian rupees at that time. It is considered as "The Jewel of Muslim art in India" and symbol of India's rich history. The Taj Mahal attracts tourists from all over the world to get once in a lifetime glimpse of the structure which is widely considered as the most beautiful structure of the world. People say The Taj Mahal changes its color throughout the