Web Directory

» Explore the Taj Mahal
   Armchair Travel provides a virtual tour of the monument via a map and 360-degree panoramas. Offers narration and music. [English, French, Hindi, Japanese]
   http://www.taj-mahal.net/

» Great Buildings Online: Taj Mahal
   Contains architectural details about its platforms, minarets and structure.
   http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Taj_Mahal.html

» Greenpeace Protest
   The international environment organisation flies a balloon over Taj Mahal as a symbol of protest against nuclear arms.
   http://archive.greenpeace.org/pressreleases/nuctest/1998jun12.html

» History of the Taj
   Learn about its origin, creator and construction. Includes links and resources to books for further reference.
   http://www.royalty.nu/Asia/India/TajMahal.html

» Illumination of Taj Mahal
   Browse through images of models of the Taj, illuminated by projectors.
   http://www.cs.unc.edu/~raskar/Shaderlamps/Taj/

» Islamic Monuments of India
   Plans, historical accounts, and photographs of the Taj Mahal monument.
   http://www.ioc.u-tokyo.ac.jp/~islamarc/WebPage1/htm_eng/agra-eng.htm

» PBS: Taj Mahal
   Tells the story from the origins of the Mughal dynasty to the building of its architectural masterwork, with beautiful illustrations.
   http://www.pbs.org/treasuresoftheworld/a_nav/taj_nav/main_tajfrm.html

» Preservation and Upgradation of Taj Mahal
   Information on the efforts being made by Archaeological Survey of India, National Culture Fund, and the Taj Group of Hotels for the conservation of the monument.
   http://mod.nic.in/samachar/july15-01/html/ch12.htm

» Protecting the Taj Mahal
   Learn about the measures undetaken by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for reducing air pollution which affects the monument.
   http://petroleum.nic.in/envtaj.htm

» Taj Mahal - Heritage Status
   Article by UNESCO World Heritage Centre on the suspended 'Taj Corridor Project' and preseration of Taj's heritage status. Includes official documents and reports in PDF format.
   http://whc.unesco.org/pg.cfm?cid=31&id_site=252

» Taj Mahal : Structure
   The structural type and technical data of the monument.
   http://www.structurae.de/en/structures/data/str00293.php

» Taj Mahal Carving
   Site presents a wooden carved replica of the Taj Mahal.
   http://www.fortunecity.com/uproar/singe/351/

» Taj Mahal Facts
   Contains some trivia about the monument.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112263/dyk/funfact.html

» Taj Mahal Legends and Myths
   Contains general information, history, and legends associated with the monument.
   http://www.tajmahal.org.uk

» Taj Mahal Origami
   Contains instructions for making a fold-up paper model of the monument.
   http://papertoys.com/tajmahal.htm

» Taj Mahal Pollution
   Former US president Clinton uses the majestic setting of the monument to make a plea for greater efforts to combat environmental pollution affecting the Taj.
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/687017.stm

» Taj Mahal Pollution and Apathy
   A page by Luke Harding about pollution and apathy which is slowly destroying the Taj Mahal.
   http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2000/oct/09/worlddispatch.comment

» Taj Mahal Visitor Information
   An essay by Amy Waldman on the glory of the monument. Includes travel tips and information for foreigners visiting the Taj.
   http://meaindia.nic.in/bestoftheweb/2004/05/16bw01.htm

» Taj Slide Show
   Contains digital images and close-ups of the monument and its minarets.
   http://ignca.nic.in/asp/showbig.asp?projid=ag01

» The Taj Mahal : Architecture of a Love Story
   Detailed telling of the personal stories behind the building of the monument.
   http://www.exoticindiaart.com/tajmahal.htm

» The Taj Mahal: A Multicultural Synthesis
   An illustrated article by Alia Hasan from Suite101, giving a brief history of the Taj Mahal and discussing its multicultural features and fusion of architectural traditions.
   http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/arabic_islamic_architecture/25875

» The Taj Mahal: Pollution and Tourism
   A case study by Sean Farrell on environmental pollution and the Taj.
   http://www.american.edu/TED/taj.htm

» Tribute of Love
   An essay by Robert Cross on the Taj as being a monument of love and Mogul power.
   http://meaindia.nic.in/bestoftheweb/2004/02/08bw01.htm

» Visit by the President of Pakistan
   An image of General Pervez Musharraf and Mrs. Musharraf visiting the Taj Mahal on July 15, 2001.
   http://pib.nic.in/archieve/phtgalry/pgyr2001/pg072001/pg15jul2001/150720015.html

» Was the Taj Mahal A Vedic Temple
   Some text and a collection of photographs, which seeks to demonstrate that the monument was in fact originally designed as a Hindu temple.
   http://www.stephen-knapp.com/was_the_taj_mahal_a_vedic_temple.htm

» Wikipedia - Taj Mahal
   Account of the monument's history, architecture and garden layout. Also links to related and background information.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal