The Taj Mahal in Agra (Uttar Pradesh) is undoubtedly India’s most famous monument. This crowning glory of Mughal architecture in India was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
The construction of the Taj began in 1631 and the whole building took 20 years and over 20, 000 workers to complete. The central structure stands.
on a platform of marble surrounded by 4 pillars or minarets. The Taj is covered with beautiful domes and has walls decorated with fine carvings.
The white marble used in the construction of the Taj was brought all the way from the famous marble mines of Makrana in Rajasthan.