Taj Mahal (Symbol of Love)

The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage".
It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal Architecture and a symbol of India's rich history. The Taj Mahal attracts 7-8 million visitors a year and in 2007, it was declared a winner of the New 7 Wonders of the World (2000-2007) initiative.
Inspiration
The Taj Mahal was commissioned by Mughal Sultan Shah Jahan in 1631, to be built in the memory of his wife Persian Princess Mumtaz Mahal.
Construction started in 1632 A.D., and the mausoleum was completed in 1643 A.D, while the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later. The imperial court documenting Sultan Shah Jahan's grief after the death of Princess Mumtaz Mahal illustrates the love story held as the inspiration for the Taj Mahal.
The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian and earlier Mughal Architecture. Specific inspiration came from successful Timurid and Mughal buildings including the Gur-e- Amir (the tomb of Timur, progenitor of the Mughal dynasty, in Samarkand), Humayun's Tomb, Itmadud-Daulah"s Tomb, (sometimes called the Baby Taj), and Shah Jahan's own Jama Masjid in Delhi. While earlier Mughal buildings were primarily constructed of red Sandstone, Shah Jahan promoted the use of white marble inlaid with semi-precious stones. Buildings under his patronage reached new levels of refinement.
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