There is no other monument in the world that
can match the beauty and grandeur of Taj
Mahal. Set amongst the serene ambiance of a
well laid out garden the massive marble
structure of the Taj Mahal is awe-inspiring.
Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century by
Shahjahan- the fifth Mughal emperor in memory
of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Shahjahan loved his wife so much that after
she passed away in 1631, he decided to
immortalize their love in the form of the
Taj Mahal. It is more than 350 years since
Taj Mahal was built, but it has not lost its
romantic aura, which attracts millions of
visitors towards it. It is because of this
everlasting charm that the Taj Mahal can
boast of being one of the most
popular
monuments on this planet. Almost all foreign
dignitaries coming to India make it a point
to visit Taj Mahal. The president of USA,
Bill Clinton has been one of the most
prominent dignitaries to visit this monument
in the recent past, he said 'The world is
divided between those who have seen the Taj
(Mahal) and those who have not. Very soon, I
hope to be on the side that has seen the Taj
(Mahal)' was how he felt, shortly after
landing in India.
Taj Mahal not only marks the zenith of
Mughal architecture but is also the
culmination of tomb architecture, which
began with the building of the mausoleum of
emperor Humayun (the second Mughal emperor
and the great grandfather of Shahjahan).
