It is believed that around Rs 32 million was spent to complete the construction of this white mausoleum (in 1653). Today, the cost of building the Taj would be somewhere around Rs 70 billion (nearly ...

Despite its beauty, the Taj Mahal has its own mysteries, and one of these has sparked a conspiracy theory. Some people claim ...

There are countless landmarks across the world beckoning those to visit. From historical sites, to monuments, palaces and ...

The Taj Mahal, a stunning mausoleum in Agra, India, has grown beyond its origins. It is now a cultural icon known worldwide. In 1983, it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site .

A billion chocolate-box images and tourist guidebooks order us to "read" the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's marble mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, known as "Taj Bibi," as the World's Greatest ...

The famous tourist destination still has plenty to offer. 6 min read "The Taj Mahal shows three faces,” says Nicholas Wapshott, a British writer, journalist, and father. “In the early morning ...

Mystery of the Basement: Despite its fame, the Taj Mahal still holds mysteries, particularly regarding the 22 sealed rooms in its basement. Location of the Rooms: Beneath the main mausoleum lies a ...

Plain and simple: This is the reason you come to Agra. The Taj Mahal is a majestic tomb built in the Mughal style, which combines Indian, Islamic and Persian architectural principles. Visitors ...

The commemoration of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's 370th death anniversary began with a three-day 'urs' at the Taj Mahal, ...

India’s monuments, such as the Taj Mahal and Ellora Caves are architectural marvels, depicting the exceptional artistry of ...