Your assignment is to prepare and submit a paper on the architecture of the taj mahal. As per (Koch)“Shah Jahan fully intended the marble mausoleum of his favorite queen Mumtaz Mahal at Agra to become a world-famous symbol of undying love when he built it in 1631-43, and he has got his way with posterity”.The significance of the Taj Mahal lies in the fact that the building is a piece of art that has surpassed all boundaries of calligraphy and symbolic beauty. The monument depicts the art and culture of multiple Asian ethnicities and architectural elements of it are worth exploring technically and artistically. The paper will specifically examine the structure of the tomb and the architectural sophistication and elements involved in it. I will be exploring the historical value of the monument along with its constructional method, structural design planning .and the intelligence behind it.Taj Mahal is the most beautiful and extravagant construction of the Mughal empire. Taj Mahal as all know is the eighth wonder of the world and the western world still looks at it as a mysteriously exquisite human creation. It is said that, during day and night, Taj reflects different colors according to the brilliance of the sun and moon. Taj Mahal is believed to look most stunning during the dawn and sunset time. Each corner of this mausoleum has a symbolic meaning and it represented the palaces of Queens of Mughal dynasty. Taj Mahal is a part of the UNESCO heritage site and invites around 2,00,000 foreigners to the country annually. This monument is not only the resting place of Mumtaz but also is the burial place of emperor Shahjahan.The architecture of the Taj Mahal is the finest and most charming one that world history has seen for centuries. This building of the Mughal empire has evoked, passion, mystery and inspiration among artists, architects and poets. Looking from the perspective of the architectural world, the Taj Mahal is a unique piece of work that gives ample space to explore and investigate.&nbsp.