The Taj Mahal was built around 1632 and completed around 1653 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The mausoleum of the Taj Mahal, located in Agra (northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India) combines elements from Persian, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. White domed marble mausoleum, minarets on each corner, white marble walls inlaid with semiprecious stones, and Mughal gardens. One of the architectural wonders of the world.