MonumentIndia
Taj Mahal
About
An ivory-white marble mausoleum in Agra, India. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, it's considered the jewel of Muslim art in India.
Coordinates
27.1751°N, 78.0421°E
✨Fun Facts
1
It took 22 years and 20,000 workers to complete
2
The minarets are slightly tilted outward for safety
3
It changes color throughout the day
4
The calligraphy gets larger as it goes higher