In 1983 The
Taj Mahal was approved as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Nobel laureate
Rabindranath Tagore mention that, "It’s a jewel of Muslim art in India and one of
the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". The Taj
Mahal is the best example of Mughal architecture which is a symbol of India’s
pride history. In every year, 7–8 million visitors visit Taj Mahal as a tourist
spot. In 2007, it was also declared as a ‘New 7 Wonders’ of the world.
The Crown of Palaces, Taj Mahal is
an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna River. It is
situated in the Indian city of Agra. Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan was decided to build
this place in 1632 to dedicate his lovely and favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal. He
also decided to make a Tomb. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 42-acre complex,
which includes a mosque and a guest house, a formal garden which is bounded on
three sides by a crenelated wall.