One of the “Seven Wonders of the World,” the Taj Mahal (“Crown Palace”) has never failed to draw superlative praise from its visitors. “I held my breath unable to speak in the face of so much beauty,” ...

What if love could build a monument? Because right here in Agra, India, it actually did. This is the Taj Mahal. A masterpiece carved out of white marble almost 400 years ago by Emperor Shah Jahan for ...

They “might enjoy the freedom to maneuver, politically and legislatively, without the biblical flood of questions from ...

In 1631, mogul empress Mumtaz Mahal died giving birth to her 14th child. Court histories tell us that during her 19-year marriage to the Emperor Shah Jahan, she had been the "light of his bedchamber"; ...

The Taj Mahal is a symbol of eternal love and an architectural marvel, which also holds a place among the seven wonders of the world. It is well known across the world for its pristine white marbles, ...

In recent years the Taj has also become a contested site, targeted by those determined to recast India’s pluralist history. The symbol of love is now a flash point in India’s historical antagonism ...

Prince William and Kate Middleton will head to India on Sunday for their first official visit to the country as a couple. The final day of their tour is scheduled to include a trip to the Taj Mahal — ...

Taj Mahal history: India’s iconic monument Taj Mahal is an eternal symbol of love and Mughal grandeur known across the world for its beauty and architecture. However, only a few people know that the ...

The Taj Mahal complex (shown here is the red sandstone and marble mosque flanking the tomb) is increasingly popular, with nearly five million visitors this past year. Shah Jahan would be "happy to see ...