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History of Taj Mahal

The construction of this marble masterpiece is credited to the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan who erected this mausoleum in memory of his beloved wife, Arjumarid Bano Begum; popularly known as Mumtaz Mahal, who died in A.H. 1040 (A.D. 1630). Her last wish to her husband was "to build a tomb in her memory such as the world had never seen before". Thus emperor Shah Jahan set about building this fairy tale like marvel.

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General Travel Information

The Taj itself stands on a raised platform. The four minarets at each comer of the plinth provide a perfect balance to the tomb. The minarets measure 41.6 Ih high and each has a deliberate slant outwards so that in an unlikely even! of an earthquake, they would not fall on the tomb but away from it. The bulbous dome of the Taj Mahal rests on an extraordinarily high drum and rises to a total height of 44.41 mt. trom the base of the drum to the apex of the finial.

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Getting to Taj Mahal

One can approach the Taj from three different directions: The Eastern entrance is often used by tourist groups arriving by coach from Fatehabad Road. The Southern entrance is from the shops, around the Taj. The Western entrance is ideal for those arriving by car or cycle-rickshaw from the Agra Fort. Ticket counters are located at all the entrances.

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Design & Layout of Taj Mahal

The construction of this marble masterpiece is credited to the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan who erected this mausoleum in memory of his beloved wife, Arjumarid Bano Begum; popularly known as Mumtaz Mahal, who died in A.H. 1040 (A.D. 1630). Her last wish to her husband was "to build a tomb in her memory such as the world had never seen before". Thus emperor Shah Jahan set about building this fairy tale like marvel.

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Taj Mahal Timings

TIMINGS: 6.00 A.M. to 7.00 P.M.
Note: Taj remains closed every Monday for tourists.

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Mumtaz Mahal

The construction of this marble masterpiece is credited to the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan who erected this mausoleum in memory of his beloved wife, Arjumarid Bano Begum; popularly known as Mumtaz Mahal, who died in A.H. 1040 (A.D. 1630). Her last wish to her husband was "to build a tomb in her memory such as the world had never seen before". Thus emperor Shah Jahan set about building this fairy tale like marvel.

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Taj Mahal Pictures

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