Taj Mahal History

Famous as monument of Love, Taj Mahal was most beautiful building in the world and was built by an emperor as a memorial to his beloved wife.

The love story between Mumtaaj mahal and Shahjahan began when they accidently met each other at bazzar. Since they both were juvenile, the cupid striked and love conquered both the hearts at the mere age of 15 and 14 respectively. Mumtaj Mahal was then known as Arjumand Banu Begum and was the the daughter of his father's prime minister. Shahjahan was so mesmerized by Mumtaj's beauty that he presented a diamond gift of around 10,000 rupees and then presented his proposal to her father.

Their wedding took place five years later, in 1612. From that time they were inseparable (although Shah Jahan also had other wives). After becoming emperor in 1628, Shah Jahan entrusted Arjumand Banu with the royal seal. He called her Mumtaz Mahal, "jewel of the palace." She accompanied him on military campaigns, advised him on affairs of state, and was loved by his subjects for her charitable work.
When Mumtaz was still alive she took four promises from her husband; first, that he build her a monument, symbolizing their love; second, that he should marry again; third, that he be kind to their children ; and fourth, that he visit the tomb on her death anniversary.


Since destiny had something else written for them and they had to part. Mumtaz Mahal died in 1631 after giving birth to their 14th child. Her heartbroken husband spent approximately two decades, and much of the money in the royal treasury, fulfilling his wife's dying wish by building a monument to their love.

The Taj Mahal is considered one of the wonders of the world. It stands amid acres of gardens on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra. The most famous part of the monument is the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal with its white marble dome, but the 42-acre complex also includes mosques, minarets and other buildings.

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