Yamuna - Wikipedia
WEBThe Yamuna (pronounced [jəmʊnɑː]; IAST: Yamunā) is the second-largest tributary river of the Ganges by discharge and the longest tributary in India.
Taj Mahal - Wikipedia
WEBThe Taj Mahal (/ ˌ t ɑː dʒ m ə ˈ h ɑː l, ˌ t ɑː ʒ-/ TAHJ mə-HAHL, TAHZH-, Hindi: [taːdʒ ˈmɛɦ(ɛ)l]; lit. ' Crown of the Palace ') is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (r.
Taj Mahal ‑ Location, Timeline & Architect - HISTORY
WEBJun 13, 2011 · Constructed over a 20‑year period on the southern bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the famed complex is one of the most outstanding examples of Mughal architecture.
Yamuna pollution main reason behind Taj Mahal decay: study
WEBNov 25, 2021 · Yamuna pollution was identified as a threat to the Taj five years ago, blaming the formation of phosphorous in the river water for the breeding of insects whose excreta was leaving patches on the marbles.
The Taj Mahal Story - Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal ...
WEBTaj Mahal stands on the bank of River Yamuna, which otherwise serves as a wide most defending the Great Red Fort of Agra, the center of the Mughal emperors until they moved their capital to Delhi in 1637.
Yamuna river reaches the iconic Taj Mahal's outer walls in India …
WEBJul 19, 2023 · Rising water from the Yamuna river has reached the outer boundary walls of the iconic Taj Mahal and submerged one of its adjacent gardens after record monsoon rains swelled rivers across northern India over the last three weeks.
Taj Mahal - UNESCO
WEBJul 18, 2024 · One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal, a 17th Century white marble mausoleum, stands tall along the right bank of the Yamuna River. This awe-inspiring edifice was built between 1631 and 1648 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
The Taj Mahal's History and Love Story - ThoughtCo
WEBSep 14, 2024 · The Taj Mahal is a breathtaking white-marble mausoleum commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Located on the southern bank of the Yamuna River near Agra, India, the Taj Mahal took 22 years to build and finally reached completion in 1653.
Yamuna River | India, Map, Cities, & Origin | Britannica
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal, on the southern bank of the Yamuna River, Agra, India. The Yamuna then passes Delhi, where it feeds the Agra Canal. South of Delhi, and now wholly within Uttar Pradesh, it turns southeastward near Mathura and passes Agra, Firozabad, and Etawah.
History of The Taj Mahal - Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal ...
WEBGlobally renowned as the city of the Taj Mahal, this royal Mughal city has many other monuments too that emphasise the high point of Mughal architecture. The founder of the Mughal dynasty, Babur, laid out the first formal Persian garden …