The name ‘Taj Mahal’ is translated to mean ‘Crown of Palaces’ in Persian language and it undoubtedly is. This perfectly symmetrical building is an ode to love from a time of kings and queens, kingdoms and its people. With grand entrances, beautiful gardens and engraved with semi-precious stones, Islamic inscriptions, floral paintings and motifs; the Taj Mahal reflects the grandeur and unswerving love of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to his queen, and is one of the most visited monuments of the world today. Let’s Begin With The Taj Mahal Facts Now, Shall We? Fact 1: The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal who died in the childbirth. She is known to have been in labour for 30 hours before conceiving their 14th child after which she lost her life. Fact 2: Shah Jahan christened Arjumand Bano Begum as Mumtaz Mahal meaning the “Jewel Of The Palace”.