The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his FAVORITEWIFR, Mumtaz Mahal. <br> It is considered as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. In 1983, Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as "The Jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally and the of the world's Heritage. "<br><br>While the white domed marble mausoleum is most familiar, Taj Mahal is an integrated complex of structures and was completed around 1648. Ustad Ahmah Lahauri is generally considered as the principle designer of Taj Mahal.<br> The Taj Mahal attracts 2 to 3 million visitors every year, making it the most popular tourist attraction in India. Most tourists visit during the cooler months. Polluting traffic is not allowed near the complex and tourist must either walk from the car parks or catch an electric bus. The Khawasspuras are currently being restored for use as a new visitors centre. The small town to the South of the Taj known as Taj Ganji or Mumtazabad was originally constructed with caravanserais, bazaars and markets to serve the needs of visitors and workmen. List of recommended travel destinations often feature Taj Mahal, which also appears in several listings of seven Wonders of the modern world, including the recently announced New Seven Wonders of the World, a recent poll with 100 million votes.
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