The beauty of The Taj Mahal cannot be described in words. One has to see it to believe it. An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. Explore the wonders of the city with an experienced guide during a private tour.