Monument
UNESCO World Heritage SiteMonument of National Importance (ASI)
Taj Mahal
ताज महल, आगरा
An immense ivory-white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the Yamuna River. Standing on a square marble plinth with four free-standing minarets, the monument features pietra dura stone inlay, symmetrical Charbagh gardens, a mosque, and guest house.
Architectural & Historical Specifications
Dynasty / Historical PeriodMughal Empire
Builder / Commissioning RulerMughal Emperor Shah Jahan (Mausoleum for Empress Mumtaz Mahal)
Approximate Construction Period1631–1648 CE (Main mausoleum; complex finished 1653 CE)
Architectural StyleClassical Mughal Architecture (Indo-Islamic and Persian synthesis)
Preservation & Managing BodyArchaeological Survey of India (Agra Circle) & UNESCO
Historical Significance & Strategic Role
Widely acknowledged as the pinnacle of Mughal architectural achievement and one of the universally recognized Wonders of the World; UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1983.