Taj Mahal
An immense mausoleum of white marble built in Agra by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal.
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- Timings
- Sunrise to Sunset (Closed Fridays)
- Entry fee (Indian)
- ₹50 (Plus ₹200 for Main Mausoleum)
- Entry fee (Foreigner)
- ₹1,100 (Plus ₹200 for Main Mausoleum)
- Best time to visit
- October to March
- Built
- 1632 - 1653 AD
- Dynasty / Builder
- Mughal Empire
Historical timeline
1631 ADEmpress Mumtaz Mahal passed away; Shah Jahan ordered construction of the tomb.
1632 - 1653 AD20,000 artisans and craftsmen worked over 22 years to complete the mausoleum complex.
1983 ADInscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, called 'jewel of Muslim art in India'.
Annual Taj Mahotsav10-day carnival held every February at Shilpgram showcasing Indian crafts, dance, and cuisine.
Quick facts
- Changes color with daylight.
- Built with translucent white Makrana marble.
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