1648: The Taj Mahal is completed after 22 years of construction.
1658: Shah Jahan is imprisoned by his own son, Aurangzeb, and confined to the Agra Fort. He spends the rest of his life under house arrest, gazing at the Taj Mahal from a distance.
1857: During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, British soldiers vandalize the Taj Mahal and steal jewels and precious stones from the monument.
1908: Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, orders a major restoration of the Taj Mahal. The restoration work takes several years and includes cleaning the marble, repairing the inlaid stones, and replanting the gardens.
1983: The Taj Mahal is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
1997: Diana, Princess of Wales, visits the Taj Mahal and describes it as "the most beautiful place in the world."
2002: The Taj Mahal is closed to visitors for several months after being targeted by terrorists.
2018: The Taj Mahal is ranked number one on TripAdvisor's list of the World's Best Landmarks.
2020: The Taj Mahal is closed to visitors for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today, the Taj Mahal remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and a symbol of eternal love and devotion.
