The Taj Mahal, in Agra, India, is one of the world’s most famous monuments and a symbol of eternal love. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631 while giving birth to their 14th child. Deeply heartbroken, Shah Jahan wanted to create a monument that would reflect the greatness of their love and be remembered for centuries. Construction began in 1632 and took around 22 years to complete, with the help of more than 20,000 artisans and c