"The Taj Mahalisreferred to as"the jewel of Muslim art in India,” by UNESCO in its listing on the World Heritage Site registry. The Mughalruler Shah Jahan hadthetruly magnificentwhite marble mausoleum built in 1632–1648, in memory of hisfavorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. For its construction, artisans from all over the empire, Central Asia, Iran, were summoned and the final result of their stonework, calligraphy, carvings, gardening, woodwork, andsoaringdomes remainsone of the universally admired masterpieces of world heritage.Allot ample time to tourthe site—besides the mausoleum, there is a mosque, a guest house, cloisters, courtyards, gates, and vast gardens. In addition tobeing stunningly beautiful from afar, the iconicsiteis evocatively romantic and up-close,theintricate details in its architecture, ornamentation, and history, are revealed."
