Taj Mahal 

Architecture and design

The Taj Mahal combines Indo-Islamic and Mughal design traditions. 

Tomb

It’s a massive, white marble construction with a symmetrical building, iwan, dome, and finial on a square base.

Walkways 

The complex is built around a 300-meter-square Mughal garden.

Symbolism

The Taj Mahal has become a symbol of India due to its global fame and millions of travellers.