Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum complex that dates back to the 17th century. It was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in ...

If you arrived at the Taj Mahal in India before the sun rises on the day of the summer solstice (which usually occurs June 21), and walked up to the north-central portion of the garden where two ...

Beyond the Taj Mahal, the complex features gardens, gateways, a guest house, and a mosque. The southern gateway, which is the main entrance of the three, is erected in front of the Taj Mahal next to a ...

The seventeenth-century historian and poet Abu Talib Kalim opens his description of the world-famous Taj Mahal with these words. Here we learn that the tomb complex was intended to rival the heavens, ...

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“The one thing that will stay with you for life is that first glimpse of the Taj – there’s nothing quite like it,” said my guide, Manohar Singh, as we walked towards the eastern gate of the mausoleum.

The Mughal Empire, spanning from 1526 to 1857, left an indelible mark on South Asia's landscape through its architectural marvels, grand forts, majestic tombs, and intricate mosques. Yet, it is the ...

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India’s Mughal gardens are a blend of architecture, history, and breathtaking natural beauty. From the royal gardens of Agra to the serene landscapes of Srinagar, each one tells a story of the Mughal ...

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