It’s the most well known building not only in India, but also overseas, But did you also know that the taj mahal was meant to be a testimony of love? It was named after Mumtaz Mahal, who was the favorite wife of at the time emperor Shah Jahan.
Many elements of Islamic design can be found here, such as arches, black caligraphy near the entrance and it’s famous onion shaped dome. The building has many precious stones inlaid within it such as jade, lapis lazuli, diamonds, and pearls.