The Taj Mahal was built when the Mughal Empire was at its peak. This empire ruled much of India from the 16th to 19th ...

The love story behind the Taj: In 1628, Shah Jahan became ruler of the Mughal Empire. His favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal (which means “chosen one of the palace”), was his loyal travel companion.

The allure of the Taj Mahal isn't just architectural. Seen as a memorial to true love, the Taj was built out of grief after the death of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

Anand Prakash Chouksey, a 52-year-old school teacher from Madhya Pradesh, built a Taj Mahal replica home for his wife. The ...

Gatiman Express, Indian Railway’s one of the fastest trains, proved the appropriateness of its name by covering 188km in just ...

Residents share a belief in a common ancestry that has prevented religious fundamentalism from taking root — even as communal ...

The one thing that will stay with you for life is that first glimpse of the Taj – there’s nothing quite like it,” said my guide, Manohar Singh, as we walked towards the eastern gate of the mausoleum.

To commemorate their undying love for one another, the Shah built the Taj Mahal as an elaborate tomb. The tomb is made up entirely of white marble and features jade, crystal, lapis, turquoise and ...

The Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal, once featured a 466 kg gold finial that vanished in 1810, likely taken ...

The Taj Mahal in Agra, India is one of the most visited monuments in the world. The white marble beauty has been a symbol of ...