The Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, India. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan created the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. In 1632, the construction began for the Taj Mahal and finished in 16 years. The Taj Mahal's design is considered the best example of Mughal architecture, which encompasses elements from Indian, Islamic, Persian, and Turkish architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The Red Fort

The Red Fort (Lal Qil'ah or Lal Qila) is located in Delhi, India. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648 (after ten years of construction) as a palace for his new Capital, Shahjahanabad. The fort gets its name from the massive wall of red sandstone that surrounds its four sides. The total length of the wall is 1.54 miles (2.5 km), and varies in height from 60 ft (16 m) on the Yamuna River side to 110ft (33 m) on the front gate side. The Yamuna River provided the water for the moats that surround most of the walls.

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