Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in honor of his favorite wife
There are few more extraordinary displays of affection than building your wife a giant mausoleum made of ivory-white marble. The Taj Mahal was commissioned in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to serve as a mausoleum for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who had died a year earlier.
The building is considered the best example of Mughal architecture and attracts tourists from all over the world. It is perhaps India’s most prominent attraction and has become a symbol of the country’s rich history.