Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is the most significant tourist attraction in the city of Agra. The Mughals are famous for their architectA study of the history of Taj Mahal reveals that it was started in A.D. 1631 and completed at the end of 1648 A.D. It is believed that the Taj is a result of twenty thousand workmen toiling day and night for twenty two whole years. A small town was built for the laborers called ‘Mumtazabad’ – named after the deceased empress. Shah Jahan as his memorial remembrance of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal built the Taj Mahal. The ornamental garden that is very impressive is indeed an added attraction of the Taj Mahal. This main tourist attraction in the city of Agra is open to all from 6 o'clock in the morning until 7 o'clock in the evening everyday, except Fridays. The splendid Tajmahal sparkles like a jewel on a starlit night as the semi-precious inlaid stones reflect the glow of moon.
