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Start of Taj Mahal Construction

When
1632
Where
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Episodes
1

Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal in 1631 to house Mumtaz Mahal's tomb. Construction began in 1632 in Agra, with the main mausoleum completed in 1648.

Episodes

  1. 1632 · Agra, Uttar PradeshStart of Construction

    Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632 following the 1631 commission.

Background and detail

Construction Timeline. Physical construction commenced in 1632, following the initial commission. The central mausoleum structure was completed in 1648, while the surrounding garden and ancillary buildings were finished five years later.

People involved

Sources

  1. Taj Mahal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15

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