The magnificent Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world, was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan on the grave of his beloved queen Mumtaz. The mesmerizing monument is the epitome of love, elegance, grandeur and enthralls tourists, painters, artists, poets, sculptors and photographers from all over the world.
It took 22 long years and 20,000 laborers to create this phenomenal specimen of the archaic Mughal architecture and has now been declared as a world heritage site. The tomb stands on the bank of the Yamuna River, and is characterized by stylized calligraphy, fine arrangement of different precious stones, delicate carvings in white marble and the beautiful pietra dura art work.
Thus, do not miss the Taj Mahal if you are on a trip to India. The mystique Mahal looks best on a full moon night when the moonlight falls on its white marble creating an aura of love and romance.
