The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, in the north of India. MANY PEOPLE think it is the most beautiful building in the world. It is situated in formal gardens just outside the city, so it is in a very quiet place. Nearby there is a river. The Taj Mahal was built between 1631 and 1654 by Shah Jehan. It was a tomb for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631. It is built in an Islamic style. It symbolizes Shah Jehan's love for his wife. In the center of the building there is the tomb, which is made of white marble.The rest of the building is made of sandstone. Around the tomb there are four tall minarets.