The Inside History

History of Tajmahal and current controversy

The Taj Mahal is a stunning white marble mausoleum built for Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Temple, situated on the southern bank of the Yamuna River near Agra, India, took 22 years to build and was completed in 1653. Visitors are astounded by the symmetry, structural beauty, intricate calligraphy, inlaid gemstones, and ma…