The Taj Mahal was built in 1631–1653 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in Agra, India. It was built as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631, and it is widely seen as a monument of love and grief
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When it was built
. Construction began around 1631 AD.
. The main mausoleum was completed in 1648 AD.
. The surrounding buildings and gardens were finished in 1653 AD.
Why it was built
. Shah Jahan wanted to honor Mumtaz Mahal after her death.
. The Taj Mahal was designed to serve as her tomb and a lasting symbol of their bond.
. It also reflects the wealth, power, and artistic achievement of the Mughal Empire at that time.
The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in Agra between 1631 and 1653. It was built in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631. The monument is one of the most famous symbols of love in the world and is also a masterpiece of Mughal architecture.