Tourisum Places

Location: On the banks of river Yamuna in Agra
Year of Construction: 1631-1653
Built By: Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
Spread Over: 42 acres
Significance: One of the Seven Wonders of the World .

Taj Mahal History
One of the finest examples of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles is The Taj Mahal.  The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India and was constructed under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Ustad Ahmad Lahauri is generally considered as the main designer of Taj Mahal. In 1631, Shah Jahan, emperor during the Mughal empire’s period of greatest prosperity, was griefstricken when his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal died. The construction of Taj Mahal begun shortly after Mumtaz’s death with the main mausoleum completed in 1648. The buildings around the garden were finished five years later. The Taj Mahal complex was completed in the year 1653.In 1983, Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2008, it named one of the new sevenwonders of the world.

Taj Mahal Visitor Information

The Taj Mahal is open from 6:00 am to 7:30 pm. It is closed on Fridays, where it is open for Muslim prayer services. The complex is open for night viewing on the day of the full moon and two days before and after. For security reasons only five items – water in transparent bottles, small video cameras, still cameras, mobile phones and small ladies’ purses – are allowed inside the Taj Mahal.
The entry fee is Rs. 970 (Foreigners), Rs. 20 (Indians, during daytime), Rs. 110 (Indians, during sunrise and sunset)
You will find many, many, many people who try to offer their services as a guide there. Most of them are trying to cheat you and are scammers. While some have good knowledge of the structure, if you are looking for a guide, it is better to hire one before you get there as you will get a better rate and legitimate operator.

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