The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum that is considered one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture in India. It is located in the city of Agra in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal stands as a symbol of eternal love and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, attracting millions of visitors every year.