Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Building the Taj Mahal required 22 years and a workforce of 22,000 laborers.
White marble sourced from Makrana in Rajasthan was used to construct the Taj Mahal.
The UNESCO has designated the Taj Mahal as a World Heritage Site and as one of the seven wonders
With the exception of the tomb, the Taj Mahal is entirely symmetrical
The four minarets are angled outward to shield the main structure from earthquake damage
Throughout the day, the Taj Mahal changes colors as it reflects the light of the sun and moon.
Additionally, Shah Jahan intended to construct a Taj Mahal made of black marble across the Yamuna River.