Agra in India is home to one of the most famous buildings in the world – Taj Mahal. After going through a red sandstone gateway, this is the sight that met us. A magical moment. Taj Mahal is considered the greatest architectural achievement in islamic art. A mausoleum situated in a vast garden by the river. Built by emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal who died when she gave birth to their 14th child. It took him 22 years and most of the royal treasury to build this beautiful memorial to eternal love.
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That is one giant and cool piece of architecture. Too bad it has such a tragic story behind it...
It is absolutely beautiful.. it will take your breath away...yeah, it's a tragic story and I think one can see his love for her in the building.