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 ...

Taj Mahal in Agra is one of the most beautiful expressions of love and an architectural masterpiece in the world. This masterpiece is a white marble building constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan ...

In 1627 Shah Jihan became the ruler of the great Mughal Empire in India. According to custom, he had multiple wives. His favorite was the Persian lady known to history as Mumtaz Mahal. She was loyal ...

You can’t truly grasp India’s history until you stand before the iconic Taj Mahal. The north Indian city of Agra is more than just a travel destination – it is home to this magnificent monument of ...

The Taj backs up against the once-vibrant Yamuna River, now often dried to the point where locals can walk in the riverbed. Preservationists hope to counter the effects of a growing population on the ...

Away from Agra's crowds, this Yamuna-side temple town offers silence, stories and slow river life—an easy detour that adds ...

Just steps away from one of the world's most celebrated monuments, the Taj Mahal, sits a quiet gem--the Taj Restaurant of ITDC, an unsung yet essential stop for travellers exploring Agra. In a city ...

In this May 11, 2018 photo, garbage covers the area by the Yamuna River near the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. Ravaged by a toxic cocktail of environmental pollution, gross governmental neglect, and ...