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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo: Kriangkrai Thitimakorn/Getty Images Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the Taj Mahal is a white ...

At its 29th session in 2005, the World Heritage Committee encouraged the State Party to continue its efforts towards the establishment of an integrated management plan for the three World Heritage ...

They say love is eternal, but visitors to the Taj Mahal who want to soak in the architectural splendor built for an emperor's beloved late wife will have to keep their eye on the clock. Visits will be ...

The striking thing about a country as vast as India is the sheer, overwhelming variety that it encompasses—of landscapes, cultures, languages, cuisines, and even UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Yet of ...

I'm normally averse to posing for pictures. But encouraged by my guide, I hired a local photographer just outside the Taj Mahal compound entrance for a short shoot. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Robert ...

The internet and a new film have breathed life into old conspiracy theories about one of the world’s most famous landmarks.

India’s Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur is a great intro to both the classic and contemporary sides of the country. I first arrived in Delhi and checked into the ITC Maurya hotel, where ...

Plain and simple: This is the reason you come to Agra. The Taj Mahal is a majestic tomb built in the Mughal style, which combines Indian, Islamic and Persian architectural principles. Visitors marvel ...