The Taj Mahal, located in Agra, India, is a stunning white marble mausoleum built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Completed in 1653, this architectural masterpiece is a symbol of eternal love and an outstanding example of Mughal architecture, combining elements of Indian, Persian, and Islamic styles.
The complex includes a grand gateway, lush gardens, a mosque, and a guest house, but the centerpiece is the mausoleum itself, standing on a raised platform with four minarets at each corner. The Taj Mahal's intricate design features a large central dome, surrounded by smaller domes, and its walls are adorned with exquisite inlay work of precious and semi-precious stones forming intricate floral patterns and calligraphy.