Mahal Collection (#3)

Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, c1925. The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in 1632-1643 as a tomb for his wife. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Indian Empire

Tomb in the Taj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, c1925. The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in 1632-1643 as a tomb for his wife. The pietra dura inlaid stonework was made by Italian craftsmen

Zenat Mahal - Begum or Queen of Delhi, 19th century. Possibly a portrait of Zeenat Mahal, wife of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal Emperor

Last British Troops Leave India
Burmah-Shell Photographic News Service photograph: Last British Troops Leave India.One of two photographs of Somerset Light Infantry, last British troops to leave India, Bombay, 1948

India, Agra, View Of Taj Mahal Through Archway Of Adjacent Building, Orange Sunset Sky

India, Flowers In The Foreground Of The Taj Mahal

Upside-Down Reflection Of Taj Mahal In A Pool Of Water; Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

India, Agra, Taj Mahal, Temple Reflection At Sunset On Yamuna River

India, Temple burial site seen from Yamuna River at sunset; Agra, Taj Mahal

India, Taj Mahal at dusk; Agra

Taj Mahal Palace Hotel; Mumbai, India

Tajmahal Hotel, Bombay, India
Tajmahal (Taj Mahal) Hotel, Bombay (Mumbai), India, with boats on the water in the foreground. Date: circa 1910

Poster advertising the Taj Mahal, India
Poster by William Spencer advertising India, with a view of the Taj Mahal. Date: circa 1930

Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

INDIA. UTTAR PRADESH. Agra. Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal

Shah Jaha of India and Mumtaz Mahal
Emperor Shah Jahan of India (1592-1666) and his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal (1593-1631): when she died, he employed 20, 000 craftsmen to construct the Taj Mahal in her memory

Screen inside the Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Ornate screen inside the Taj Mahal, Agra, India, before the tomb of Mumtaz Mahalx. The Taj Mahal, one of the most famous buildings in the world and arguably one of the most beautiful

Cooks Excursionist and Home & Foreign Tourist Advertiser
Cover illustration for Cooks Excursionist and Home & Foreign Tourist Advertiser, with a montage of images around a globe, including St

Jahaz Mahal - Mandu
A panoramic view of the Jahaz Mahal (Ship Palace) at Mandu, Madhya Pradesh Province, India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Jehangir Mahal Temple, Madhya Pradesh, India
The Jehangir Mahal Temple, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, India. It was built by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo in the 17th century to commemorate the visit of Emperor Jehangir. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

India / Bombay / General 20C
Bombay: general view from the Taj Mahal Hotel

Mumtaz-I-Mahal
MUMTAZ-I-MAHAL favourite wife of emperor Shah Jahan : when she died, he employed 20, 000 craftsmen to construct the Taj Mahal in her memory (1630 - 1653)

The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is a fine example of Mughal architecture

Distant view of the Taj Mahal, Agra, India from Agra Fort
Distant view of the Taj Mahal, Agra, India from the Musamman Burj (Agra Fort) Date: circa 1908

Taj Mahal Agra, India, 1890s. Date: 1890s

Palace Of The Winds, in Jaipur
Palace Of The Winds, or Hawa Mahal, in Jaipur, Indian state of Rajasthan in Northern India. Five-storey palace built with red and pink sandstone

India - Taj Mahal Distant view from Muti Musjid
Black and white. The Taj Mahal is visible in the distance over the Yamuna river. In the foreground is a building with four small domes.. Part of India Box, Boswell Collection. Slide number 214 and 1

Kanch Mahal, Sikandara, Agra, India
Kanch Mahal, Sikandara, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India Date: circa 1890s

Gateway, Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Gateway to the Taj Mahal at Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Date: circa 1890s

Taj Mahal in Agra, India
The Taj Mahal in Agra, India, made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Date: C.1914

India Jaipur
The Hawa Mahal Date: circa 1880

India Bijaipur
The Assar Mahal, Bijaipur, near Agra. Date: circa 1832

INDIA AGRA
The entrance Date: circa 1845

Erastus Salisbury Field, The Taj Mahal, American, 1805-1900, c. 1860-1880, oil on canvas
Erastus Salisbury Field, The Taj Mahal, American, 1805 - 1900, c. 1860-1880, oil on canvas

The Interior of the Taj Mahal, which is a White Marble Mausoleum in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, 1851 Engraving

Taj Mahal
March 1935: The Taj Mahal (built 1632 - 1654) at Agra, in memory of Mumtaz Mahal, wife of Shah Jahan. (Photo by J. A. Hampton/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

View of Taj Mahal, Agra, India
UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the wonders of the world The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum located on the southern bank of the Yamuna River in the Indian city of Agra

Lalitha Mahal Guest Palace - Mysore, India
Lalitha Mahal Guest Palace, Mysore, India. Built by the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore to host his most important guest, the Viceroy of India. Date: circa 1910s

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Taj Mahal - In early morning light Date:

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Taj Mahal - classic view with stormy sky Date:

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Taj Mahal - colourful Rajasthan visitors Date:

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Taj Mahal - early morning Date:

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Taj Mahal - classic view with stormy sky Date:

Taj Mahal, Agra, India, marble Mausoleum built 1632-1654 by Shah Jahan for his wife Arjumand Banu Begam

Taj Mahal, Agra, India. Mausoleum built in 1632-1654 by Shah Jahan (1592-1666) Moghul emperor 1627-1658, for his wife Arjumand Banu Begam (d1631) called Mumtaz Mahal (Favourite of the Palace)

What about Indiaja, 1940s American poster pondering on the future of India. In the centre is Gandhi, behind him the Taj Mahal and to his left Buddha

The Interior of the Taj Mahal, which is a White Marble Mausoleum in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, 1851 Engraving

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"Mahal: A Timeless Icon of India's Rich Heritage" Step into the enchanting world of Mahal, where history and beauty intertwine seamlessly. This captivating image on the Tatler travel number front cover from 1953 transports us to the majestic land of India, home to one of its most iconic landmarks - the Taj Mahal. As we delve deeper into this mesmerizing journey, our senses are awakened by the grandeur and elegance that surrounds us. The Taj Mahal Hotel Bombay stands tall as a testament to architectural brilliance and timeless luxury. Nestled in the heart of Mumbai, it has been an epitome of hospitality since its inception. The allure continues as we venture further north to Agra, where the magnificent Taj Mahal awaits with open arms. Its ethereal beauty is immortalized in photographs like this one from circa 1890s, showcasing its pristine white marble against a backdrop of azure skies. A poster advertising this wonder beckons us closer, inviting us to witness firsthand its splendorous charm. As we stand before it in awe-struck admiration, we realize that words can hardly do justice to its breathtaking presence. The Taj Mahal's significance goes beyond being just an architectural marvel; it symbolizes eternal love and devotion, and is here that Emperor Shah Jahan built this mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal—a true testament to their everlasting bond. At sunset, when golden hues paint the sky above Taj Mahal's silhouette, time seems suspended in sheer magic. The serenity enveloping these grounds creates an atmosphere perfect for introspection or simply basking in tranquility. And amidst all this magnificence lies something truly special—the Bengali Stare—an expression captured by those who have witnessed such unparalleled beauty firsthand. It reflects a mix of astonishment and reverence that only a place like they are evoke within us.