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# Taj Mahal

An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife.

## Record

- **Title**: [Taj Mahal](https://datasets.chrisyst.com/taj-mahal/index.md)
- **Geo target**: Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
- **Website**: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/252
- **Address**: Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, 282001, India
- **Coordinates**: 27.1751, 78.0421

### Summary

An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife.

### Description

## The Jewel of Indo-Islamic Art

The Taj Mahal, an immense mausoleum of white marble, stands majestically on the right bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the complex took approximately 22 years to complete, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen. Its central dome rises to about 73 meters (240 feet), flanked by four slender minarets, each approximately 40 meters (130 feet) tall, designed to lean slightly outwards to protect the main tomb in case of an earthquake. The entire structure is renowned for its perfect symmetry, intricate pietra dura inlay work using 28 types of precious and semi-precious stones, and calligraphic panels.

Beyond its architectural grandeur, the Taj Mahal is a profound symbol of eternal love and a pinnacle of Mughal artistry, blending Persian, Islamic, and Indian architectural styles. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983, it is considered one of the New7Wonders of the World and attracts millions of visitors annually, drawn by its breathtaking beauty and poignant history. The complex also includes a mosque, a guest house, and extensive formal gardens (charbagh) that reflect the Islamic concept of paradise, all meticulously planned to create a harmonious and spiritually uplifting environment.

### Attributes

- **Annual Visitors**: 7.5 million _(quality 90)_
- **Buffer Zone**: 352 ha _(quality 35)_
- **Category Type**: Cultural
- **Conservation Status**: Excellent
- **Epoch Origin**: Mughal Era (17th C.)
- **Latitude**: 27.18 ° _(quality 50)_
- **Longitude**: 78.04 ° _(quality 50)_
- **Primary Material**: Polished White Marble
- **Property Area**: 17 ha _(quality 20)_
- **UNESCO ID**: 252
- **Year Inscribed**: 1983 _(quality 95)_