- Location: Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Architectural style: Mughal architecture
- Dates of construction: 1632-1648
- Materials used: White marble, red sandstone, precious stones
- Height of domes: 35 metres
- Dimensions of main chamber: 19 metres x 19 metres
- Height of main chamber: 24 metres
- Number of minarets: 4
- Height of minarets: 42 metres
- Area: 17 hectares (42 acres)
Additional Information
- The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
- It is considered to be one of the most beautiful and famous buildings in the world.
- The Taj Mahal is a complex of buildings, including the main mausoleum, a mosque, a guest house, and gardens.
- The main mausoleum is made of white marble and is decorated with intricate carvings and precious stones.
- The four minarets of the Taj Mahal are each topped by a golden dome.
- The Taj Mahal is surrounded by a large garden, which is divided into four quadrants by canals and walkways.
- The Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is visited by millions of tourists each year.