The Taj Mahal was constructed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-1653 AD as a mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22 years and 22,000 workers to build the white marble structure in Agra, India. The Taj Mahal is a world renowned symbol of love that attracts millions of tourists annually to see its beautifully crafted minarets, calligraphy, and gardens.