The taj mahal was built between 1631 and 1657 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 centre of the building there is the tomp, which is made of white marble. The rest of the buliding is made of sandstone. Around the tomp there are four tall minarets