The Taj Mahal
(/ˈtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl/ often pron.:
/ˈtɑːʒ/;[1] Hindi: ताज महल, from Persian/Urdu: تاج محل
"crown of palaces", pronounced [ˈt̪aːdʒ mɛˈɦɛl]; also "the
Taj"[2]) is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Mughal emperor
Shah Jahan in memory of his
third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one
of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage".[3]
Taj Mahal is regarded
by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines
elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman
Turkish and Indian architectural styles.[4][5]
In 1983, the Taj Mahal
became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the
Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction
began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans
and craftsmen.[6]
The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under
imperial supervision, including Abd ul-Karim Ma'mur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad
Lahauri.[7][8] Lahauri[9] is
generally considered to be the principal designer.[10]
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