India's majestic monuments often credit emperors and kings, yet visionary women played pivotal roles. Bega Begum commissioned ...

The stories behind these monuments have stood the test of time. ... India—was built by the widow of a 16th-century Mughal ruler. The building provided architectural inspiration for the Taj Mahal.

In a special initiative to celebrate World Heritage Day, the Ministry of Culture has announced that no entry fee will be charged at monuments protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI ...

Mumtaz Mahal died in 1631 in Burhanpur, and her body was first buried there before being moved to Agra six months later. The land chosen for the Taj Mahal was owned by Mirza Raja Jai Singh of Amer ...