About Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal, ultimate monument of love is a deserving resting palace for an Emperor's Empress. Taj Mahal Agra is one of the New seven Wonders of the world. After the death of Mumtaz Mahal, Shah Jahan had her mortal remains buried in this mausoleum.

Seven Wonders Taj Mahal Agra is one of the most spectacular buildings of the world. Taj Mahal is still the inspiration of poets and painters, writers and photographers.

Inside the Taj Mahal, the elaborate inlay work, forming floral patterns like pressed flowers on marble, and large expanses of pure marble leave one astonished. The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian and earlier Mughal architecture. The focus of Taj Mahal is the white marble tomb. The calligraphy found in Taj Mahal is created by Persian calligrapher, Amanat Khan. Passages from the Qur'an are used as decorative elements in the complex.

The interior chamber of Taj Mahal is decorated with precious and semi-precious gem stones. Mumtaz Mahal's cenotaph is placed at the center of the inner chamber and Shah Jahan's cenotaph is beside Mumtaz's to the western side.

No trip to India is complete without at least one visit to the Taj.