A Brief History

The Taj Mahal is a beautiful building with unique architecture. Shah Jahan, the man behind this masterpiece, fell in love with Mumtaz Mahal, then a 15 year old young lady, while walking through the park. They eventually got married, and had 14 children. Shortly after giving birth to their 14th, Mumtaz Mahal died. Shah Jahan mourned for two years, then ordered the Taj Mahal to be built in her honor.