The Taj Mahal in Agra (1632-54): (Crown Palace) The majestic mausoleum built for the empress Mumtaz Mahal by her husband Shah Jahan. Iconographically highly charged, it represents the epitome of Islamic mausolea. Its plan is that of a Hasht Bihisht with four minarets framing it on the four sides of its square platform.

 

View of the mausoleum across the Yamuna River.   View of the Mausoleum on its plinth from the main central approach through the garden.   View of the side octagonal chamber of the mausoleum and one of the four minarets.   Red sandstone facade of the mosque on the side of the mausoleum.   Detail of the petra dura floral decoration.

 

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