An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India ...

a professor of Islamic art and architecture at Yale University. “The Taj Mahal references Timurid architecture from Central Asia, it builds on Safavid architectural trends from Iran, as well as ...

The Taj Mahal’s story of love has made it a symbol of eternal love. It has inspired many works of art. From Bollywood films to romantic books, its beauty and love story touch people’s hearts.

Parchin kari, or pietra dura in Italian, is the art of marble inlay ... famous and prominent examples of marble inlay is the Taj Mahal in India. The descendants of the 17th-century artisans ...

You see the Taj Mahal flat on. In the evening ... director of programs for the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage. At Agra Fort, for example, children will appreciate seeing ...

Also known as the Taj of the Deccan, Bibi Ka Maqbara was built in the year 1660 by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s son, Prince ...

Every year, Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal, becomes even more vibrant during the Taj Mahotsav. This grand festival, held from February 18 to March 2, 2025, is a celebration of India’s rich ...

Agra: Taj Mahotsav-- a 10-day festival of art, craft, and culture--will kick start on Tuesday at Shilpgram, near Taj Mahal in Agra. The festival, which will run till March 2, is expected to ...