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It changes colour!
The Taj Mahal appears pinkish in the morning, milky white at noon, and golden under moonlight — symbolising the changing moods of Mumtaz Mahal. -
A love-built masterpiece
Emperor Shah Jahan built it in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth in 1631. -
Perfect symmetry everywhere
The entire complex is perfectly symmetrical, except for Shah Jahan’s own tomb — which was added later and broke the symmetry.
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An optical illusion marvel
The minarets are built slightly leaning outwards so that in case of an earthquake, they would fall away from the main mausoleum. -
22 years & 20,000 artisans
It took a massive workforce of 20,000 craftsmen, architects, and labourers from India, Persia, and Turkey to complete it. -
Precious stones originally decorated it
The Taj was once inlaid with real rubies, sapphires, turquoise, jade, and diamonds — many were plundered during invasions. -
World’s greatest architectural blend
It merges Persian, Islamic, Turkish, and Indian architecture, making it one of the most harmoniously designed monuments ever built. -
The only Indian UNESCO site among New 7 Wonders
It is India’s most visited monument and also listed among the New Seven Wonders of the World. -
Calligraphy that gets bigger but looks same size
The Arabic calligraphy on the entrance is written in such a way that letters appear uniform, even though they increase in size as they go higher. -
A white-marble sound wonder
The structure is designed so well that even a whisper echoes beautifully, adding to its serene ambiance.
