The Taj Mahal is one of the greatest monuments of India, and probably the best known. It was built by the Muslim Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth in the year 163. The tomb of Mumtaz Mahal is enclosed within the mausoleum.This beautiful building is one of the principal visitor attractions of India, with an image that is recognized across the globe. The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, India, and attracts approximately 15,000 visitors on a daily basis. The Taj Mahal took approximately 22 years to build, and over 20,000 builders worked on the construction.
Taj Mahal
Agra
Utter Pradesh
India
91-522-2308916, 2308017
tajmahal.gov.in
Nalanda was an ancient university, the ruins of which are now a World Heritage listed monument. The site of Nalanda is located in Bihar State, close to the village of Bargaon. Nalanda University and monastery was an ancient Buddhist seat of learning that was prominent from the 5th century onwards. The huge library of this university was nine stories high. Up to 10,000 students from across the Buddhist world lived and studied at Nalanda.
Jaipur City Palace was established by the rulers of Jaipur in 1725. The Palace is testament to all Maharajahs of Jaipur since this date, as the structure has been developed by each successive ruler. A great part of this complex is now the Maharajah Sawai Man Singh II Museum, which is home to many of the ancient artifacts of Rajasthan. The museum is open daily and hosts a number of events and activities throughout the year.
Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum Trust
The City Palace
Jaipur
Rajasthan
India
+91-141-408-8888
