The Taj Mahal was commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1631, to be built in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, a Persian princess who died on 17 June that year, giving birth to their 14th child, Gauhara Begum.[6][7] Construction started in 1632,[8] and the mausoleum was completed in 1643, while the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later.[9] The imperial court documenting Shah Jahan's grief after the death of Mumtaz Mahal illustrates the love story held as the inspiration for the Taj Maha. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, together with the Agra Fort, 2.5 kilometers away. It was listed as one of the 7 Wonders of the World in 2007.It is located on the south bank of Yamuna river in Agra.The Taj Mahal is one of the famous seven wonders in the world. Taj attracts many people in the world. It is situated in Agra near Yamuna river. There are many other monuments in and around Agra but Taj is the most famous. It looks wonderfully beautiful. It looks different at different times. In the moonlight, it is at its best. In the morning, it is different in its glory and majesty. One visit is not sufficient to appreciate Taj. Many visitors come to see the Taj every day from India and abroad. No other monument is so fascinating and attractive as Taj is. They look at its beauty, grandeur and majesty with abated breath.Poets and writers have written in its praise and admiration. The Mughal emperor Shah Jehan got it built in memory of his queen, Mumtaz Mahal. After her death, she was laid to rest here. It stands on a high and huge platform made of red sandstone. The Taj is built with white marble, it took about 17 years to complete it. The fountains and water channels in front of the Taj add to its beauty. Its reflection in the water channel is fantastic. There are four tall towers or minarets around the Taj. All around, there are lush-green lawns and flower beds. It looks like a fairyland. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, together with the Agra Fort, 2.5 kilometers away. It was listed as one of the 7 Wonders of the World in 2007.It is located on the south