Thinking of ways to show someone you love them? A box of chocolates or a fancy night out is great, but what about giving them a massive marble tomb that will take 22 years to build and cost over 30 million rupees? Now that’s a display of affection. It also happens to be the story of the Taj Mahal, one of the most famous buildings in the world. And it will give you a chance to explore India and visit what has become to be known as Taj Mahal City. The Taj Mahal, a is at its core, a testament to love.
Jun 25, 2014 - A new play in India asks whether the Taj Mahal is really a monument to love or was in fact built out of guilt, reports the BBC's Geeta Pandey in. Taj Mahal, also spelled Tadj Mahall, mausoleum complex in Agra, western Uttar Pradesh state, northern India.It is situated in the eastern part of the city on the southern (right) bank of the Yamuna (Jumna) River. Taj Mahal, Agra Overview. What is widely considered as the most beautiful building in the world, Taj Mahal is located in the historical city of Agra.Called as the 'symbol of love', it was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.