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Is there a sight more iconic, more beautiful, more jaw-droppingly spectacular than the Taj Mahal? Quite honestly, we can’t think of one. At the very least, there’s no mausoleum more grand, no declaration of love more apparent than building a marble masterpiece for one’s favorite wife… And no better reason to travel than seeing its magnificence up close. After all, this is art. Built in Agra, Coming up: what to bring, where to take the best snaps, what else to see in Agra (and beyond), and so much more… Before you arrive at the Taj Mahal That old saying ‘patience is a virtue’ really comes into its own when discussing the Taj Mahal. Be prepared to be surrounded by hundreds (if not thousands) of people. These include Indian men, women and children who may ask to take photos with you. To prepare with the help of other travelers and a local tour guide, consider taking a group tour. Intrepid have Taj-visiting trips that range from If you’re more pressed for time, you can check out the Taj Mahal on a whirlwind day tour from Delhi. Check out Urban Adventures to see the itinerary that we’d recommend for this. And while you’re at it, check out their day trips in Varanasi and Mumbai! The entrance queue can be pretty long during peak season but as long as you’re mentally prepared, you’ll be fine. What’s to come is more than worth the wait… What to bring to the Taj Mahal Always leave your valuables in the hotel. There are lockers available at the Taj but it’s best to have minimal belon...

At one of these booths, Prince Khurram met Arjumand Banu Begum, the 15-year-old young woman whose father was soon to be the prime minister and whose aunt was married to Prince Khurram’s father. Although it was love at first sight, the two were not allowed to marry right away. Prince Khurram first had to marry Kandahari Begum. He later took a third wife as well. On March 27, 1612, Prince Khurram and his beloved, to whom he gave the name Mumtaz Mahal (“chosen one of the palace”), were married. Mumtaz Mahal was beautiful as well as smart and tender-hearted. The public was enamored with her, in no small part because she cared for the people. She diligently made lists of widows and orphans to ensure that they were given food and money. The couple had 14 children together but only seven lived past infancy. It was the birth of the 14 th child that would kill Mumtaz Mahal. The moment Shah Jahan received word of his wife’s condition, he rushed to her side. Early in the morning on June 17, just one day after the birth of their daughter, Mumtaz Mahal died in her husband's arms. She was buried right away according to Islamic tradition near the encampment at Burbanpur. Her body would not stay there long. Bringing Mumtaz Mahal Home In December 1631, with the feud against Khan Jahan Lodi won, Shah Jahan asked that Mumtaz Mahal's body be dug up and brought 435 miles or 700 kilometers to Agra. Her return was a grand procession with thousands of soldiers accompanying her body and mourners l...

The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. It is located in the city of Agra in northern India. A ruler named Shah Jahan had the Taj Mahal built as a monument and tomb for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan was the Muslim ruler of the Mughal Empire in India from 1628 to 1658. His wife died in 1631, and the construction of the Taj Mahal began the following year. The monument is located on the bank of the Yamuna (or Jumna) River. It is surrounded by formal gardens and reflecting ponds. The building rests on a square marble base that rises 23 feet (7 meters) high. The building is roughly square-shaped. Each of the four faces of the structure has a large arch that rises 108 feet (33 meters) high. Above the center of the building is an onion-shaped dome. Pure white marble covers the outside of the building. Set into the marble are gemstones of various colors. These include lapis lazuli, jade, crystal, turquoise, and amethyst. The stones form geometric and floral designs. The interior of the Taj Mahal is a large room that contains monuments to Jahan and his wife. A carved marble screen surrounds these monuments. Beneath the monuments lie the actual tombs of Jahan and his wife. Over the years the Taj Mahal has been affected by pollution from nearby factories as well as from motor vehicles. However, steps are being taken to prevent further damage to the site. • The same safe and trusted content for explorers of all ages. • Accessible acro...