when was the taj mahal built and completed
The Taj Mahal was built mainly between 1632 and 1648, and the entire complex was completed around 1653.
Quick scoop
- Construction started around 1632 under the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
- The central white marble mausoleum was largely finished by about 1643–1648, allowing ceremonies and use of the tomb.
- The surrounding buildings, gardens, and final decorative work continued for several more years, with the full complex generally considered complete in 1653.
Mini timeline
- 1631–1632: Project planned after Mumtaz Mahal’s death; site chosen in Agra and construction begins.
- 1632–c.1643: Main mausoleum and core structure built; first major ceremony held there in 1643.
- 1643–1653: Adjacent buildings, enclosure, gardens, and fine decorative work completed, marking the end of the 20‑plus‑year project.
In simple terms: started in 1632, main tomb done by the 1640s, whole complex finished by 1653.
TL;DR: The Taj Mahal’s construction ran roughly from 1632 to 1653, with the main mausoleum completed first and the rest of the complex finished over the following decade.
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