taj mahal - The Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century by Shahjahan- the fifth Mughal emperor, in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Shahjahan loved his wife so much that after she passed away in 1631, he decided to immortalize their love in the form of the Taj Mahal. It is more than 350 years since Taj Mahal was built, but it has not lost its romantic aura, which attracts millions of visitors towards it.It is because of this everlasting charm that the Taj can boast of being one of the most popular world heritage monuments on earth. Almost all foreign dignitaries coming to India make it a point to visit this enchanting site.