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  PBS: Taj Mahal - http://www.pbs.org/treasuresoftheworld/a_nav/taj_nav/main_tajfrm.html
Tells the story from the origins of the Mughal dynasty to the building of its architectural masterwork, with beautiful illustrations.
  Wikipedia - Taj Mahal - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal
Account of the monument's history, architecture and garden layout. Also links to related and background information.
  Explore the Taj Mahal - http://www.taj-mahal.net/
Armchair Travel provides a virtual tour of the monument via a map and 360-degree panoramas. Offers narration and music. [English, French, Hindi, Japanese]
  Great Buildings Online: Taj Mahal - http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Taj_Mahal.html
Contains architectural details about its platforms, minarets and structure.
  Taj Mahal Origami - http://papertoys.com/tajmahal.htm
Contains instructions for making a fold-up paper model of the monument.
  Taj Mahal Legends and Myths - http://www.tajmahal.org.uk
Contains general information, history, and legends associated with the monument.
  Was the Taj Mahal A Vedic Temple - http://www.stephen-knapp.com/was_the_taj_mahal_a_vedic_temple.htm
Some text and a collection of photographs, which seeks to demonstrate that the monument was in fact originally designed as a Hindu temple.
  The Taj Mahal: Pollution and Tourism - http://www.american.edu/TED/taj.htm
A case study by Sean Farrell on environmental pollution and the Taj.
  History of the Taj - http://www.royalty.nu/Asia/India/TajMahal.html
Learn about its origin, creator and construction. Includes links and resources to books for further reference.
  Taj Slide Show - http://ignca.nic.in/asp/showbig.asp?projid=ag01
Contains digital images and close-ups of the monument and its minarets.
  The Taj Mahal: A Multicultural Synthesis - http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/arabic_islamic_architecture/25875
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.
  The Taj Mahal : Architecture of a Love Story - http://www.exoticindiaart.com/tajmahal.htm
Detailed telling of the personal stories behind the building of the monument.
  Taj Mahal Carving - http://www.fortunecity.com/uproar/singe/351/
Site presents a wooden carved replica of the Taj Mahal.
  Protecting the Taj Mahal - http://petroleum.nic.in/envtaj.htm
Learn about the measures undetaken by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for reducing air pollution which affects the monument.
  Greenpeace Protest - http://archive.greenpeace.org/pressreleases/nuctest/1998jun12.html
The international environment organisation flies a balloon over Taj Mahal as a symbol of protest against nuclear arms.
  Taj Mahal : Structure - http://www.structurae.de/en/structures/data/str00293.php
The structural type and technical data of the monument.
  Visit by the President of Pakistan - http://pib.nic.in/archieve/phtgalry/pgyr2001/pg072001/pg15jul2001/150720015.html
An image of General Pervez Musharraf and Mrs. Musharraf visiting the Taj Mahal on July 15, 2001.
  Islamic Monuments of India - http://www.ioc.u-tokyo.ac.jp/~islamarc/WebPage1/htm_eng/agra-eng.htm
Plans, historical accounts, and photographs of the Taj Mahal monument.
  Preservation and Upgradation of Taj Mahal - http://mod.nic.in/samachar/july15-01/html/ch12.htm
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.
  Taj Mahal Facts - http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112263/dyk/funfact.html
Contains some trivia about the monument.
  Taj Mahal Visitor Information - http://meaindia.nic.in/bestoftheweb/2004/05/16bw01.htm
An essay by Amy Waldman on the glory of the monument. Includes travel tips and information for foreigners visiting the Taj.
  Tribute of Love - http://meaindia.nic.in/bestoftheweb/2004/02/08bw01.htm
An essay by Robert Cross on the Taj as being a monument of love and Mogul power.
  Taj Mahal Pollution - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/687017.stm
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.
  Taj Mahal Pollution and Apathy - http://www.guardian.co.uk/Print/0,3858,4074024,00.html
A page by Luke Harding about pollution and apathy which is slowly destroying the Taj Mahal.
  Illumination of Taj Mahal - http://www.cs.unc.edu/~raskar/Shaderlamps/Taj/
Browse through images of models of the Taj, illuminated by projectors.
  Taj Mahal - Heritage Status - http://whc.unesco.org/pg.cfm?cid=31&id_site=252
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.

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