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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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 ...