Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal Legends and Myths - Contains general information, history, and legends associated with the monument. GO

Explore the Taj Mahal - Armchair Travel provides a virtual tour of the monument via a map and 360-degree panoramas. Offers narration and music. [English, French, Hindi, Japanese] GO

The Taj Mahal: A Multicultural Synthesis - An illustrated article by Alia Hasan from Suite101, giving a brief history of the Taj Mahal and discussing its multicultural features and fusion of architectural traditions. GO

Taj Mahal : Structure - The structural type and technical data of the monument. GO

Was the Taj Mahal A Vedic Temple - Some text and a collection of photographs, which seeks to demonstrate that the monument was in fact originally designed as a Hindu temple. GO

History of the Taj - Learn about its origin, creator and construction. Includes links and resources to books for further reference. GO

PBS: Taj Mahal - Tells the story from the origins of the Mughal dynasty to the building of its architectural masterwork, with beautiful illustrations. GO

Islamic Monuments of India - Plans, historical accounts, and photographs of the Taj Mahal monument. GO

Taj Mahal Pollution and Apathy - A page by Luke Harding about pollution and apathy which is slowly destroying the Taj Mahal. GO

Great Buildings Online: Taj Mahal - Contains architectural details about its platforms, minarets and structure. GO

Taj Mahal Carving - Site presents a wooden carved replica of the Taj Mahal. GO

The Taj Mahal : Architecture of a Love Story - Detailed telling of the personal stories behind the building of the monument. GO

Illumination of Taj Mahal - Browse through images of models of the Taj, illuminated by projectors. GO

The Taj Mahal: Pollution and Tourism - A case study by Sean Farrell on environmental pollution and the Taj. GO

Taj Mahal - Heritage Status - Heritage Status - Article by UNESCO World Heritage Centre on the suspended 'Taj Corridor Project' and preseration of Taj's heritage status. Includes official documents and reports in PDF format. GO

Visit by the President of Pakistan - An image of General Pervez Musharraf and Mrs. Musharraf visiting the Taj Mahal on July 15, 2001. GO

Protecting the Taj Mahal - Learn about the measures undetaken by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for reducing air pollution which affects the monument. GO

Taj Mahal Origami - Contains instructions for making a fold-up paper model of the monument. GO

Taj Mahal Pollution - Former US president Clinton uses the majestic setting of the monument to make a plea for greater efforts to combat environmental pollution affecting the Taj. GO

Preservation and Upgradation of Taj Mahal - Information on the efforts being made by Archaeological Survey of India, National Culture Fund, and the Taj Group of Hotels for the conservation of the monument. GO

Taj Mahal Visitor Information - An essay by Amy Waldman on the glory of the monument. Includes travel tips and information for foreigners visiting the Taj. GO

Tribute of Love - An essay by Robert Cross on the Taj as being a monument of love and Mogul power. GO

Taj Mahal Facts - Contains some trivia about the monument. GO

Taj Slide Show - Contains digital images and close-ups of the monument and its minarets. GO

Wikipedia - Taj Mahal - Taj Mahal - Account of the monument's history, architecture and garden layout. Also links to related and background information. GO

Greenpeace Protest - The international environment organisation flies a balloon over Taj Mahal as a symbol of protest against nuclear arms. GO