Taj Mahal is considered as the most visited medieval architecture of the world. It is the enduring tribute of love. This eternal piece of architecture has become the symbol of India. The people, who visit India, are enticed by the Taj and never miss the opportunity to visit it. The visitors are also taken to the enduring journeys through the Agra city and its localities around.

There are various historic and antique monuments in Agra since it is the former capital of the great Mughals of North India. Taj was built by the 5th Mughal emperor named Shahjahan in the year 1653 A.D.

This architectural piece of beauty has made the name of Mumtaz Mahal, wife of Shahjahan, eternal. The Taj was created in the loving memories of Mumtaz Mahal as a spectacular sepulcher. This place is regarded by greatly stylized inscription, subtle array of precious stones, obscure cravings done in marbles and the popular pietra dura engrave work. The steep size of this place is more than enough to hypnotize its observer. It truly has enthralled popular visitors from all around the globe with its unearthly splendor.

AGRA is considered as the city of the Mughals. Prior to them it was ruled by the rulers but Mughals have given Agra a worldwide popularity as the most wonderful cities of its era. Agra has been given the status of being the premier destination for tourism by the Mughals. There are several other monuments in Agra that are worth exploring. The tour taken through the Taj will let you explore the other amazing medieval architecture to understand the spectacular times in Indian history.

The Taj has been built by using white marbles to provide a humble tribute to the grace of womanhood of India. It is believed worldwide, that the name given to this spectacular monument is an abbreviated name of Mumtaz Mahal. It was Mumtaz Mahal who had wished that her husband creates a tomb in her memory after her death. This monument should be created in such a manner that the world would feel amazed to view it. Mumtaz Mahal died in the year 1630 A.D. The architectural work had begun in the year 1631A.D. and got finished in the year 1648 A.D. It is believed that 20,000 workmen worked day and night for entire span of seventeen years to get this magnificent piece of architecture completed. As per the inscribed writings of this pace, Amanat Khan Shirazi was the inscriber and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri was the chief designer of this exclusive monument.

Taj Mahal is a huge complex that holds a main gateway along with an ornately laid wonderful garden, a prayer house and a mosque. It also includes the enclosing walls and outer enclosures. The total area covered by this monument is around 93.9 sq. meters. There are four convoluted minarets on all the four sides of the monument.