Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum complex that dates back to the 17th century. It was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in ...

2 of 8 — Before (left) and after photos of the ivory-colored lime plaster that covers the monument's exterior. Lime plaster applied in layers was used by the Moguls to mimic white marble. 3 of 8 — ...

The inside and underground chambers of the world-famous Taj Mahal in Agra have long remained off-limits to the public, which have continued to spark curiosity and speculation amongst enthusiasts for ...

In the shadow of the monumental love story are the disappeared lives of women who came close to rivalling the great Mughal ...

Graves in the Taj Mahal have been cleaned for the first time in its 300-year history in preparation for Donald Trump's visit to India, it has been reported. Earlier today, Trump touched down in ...

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Think Taj Mahal and then try to imagine what came before it. What was the inspiration for that masterpiece? Archaeologists and architects say a 16 th century tomb tucked in the southeast corner of ...