Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum complex that dates back to the 17th century. It was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in ...
The Taj Mahal complex (shown here is the red sandstone and marble mosque flanking the tomb) is increasingly popular, with nearly five million visitors this past year. Shah Jahan would be "happy to see ...
The Taj backs up against the once-vibrant Yamuna River, now often dried to the point where locals can walk in the riverbed. Preservationists hope to counter the effects of a growing population on the ...