Taj Mahal Audio Guide
Explore Taj Mahal with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
The Taj Mahal is an iconic white marble mausoleum located in Agra, India. Commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, it houses the tomb of his wife Mumtaz Mahal and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
What you will hear
The Great Gate (Darwaza-i-rauza)
The transition from the worldly market to spiritual paradise; includes the iconic framed 'reveal' of the white mausoleum and interior details like the oil lamp.
The Lord Curzon Lamp
This large bronze lamp hanging in the central chamber of the gateway tells a story of 20th-century restoration and international diplomacy.
The Charbagh (Paradise Garden)
The four-part garden layout representing Jannah, featuring the central reflecting pools and the animal-powered water engineering system.
The Paradise Garden
This meticulously planned four-part garden, known as a Charbagh, serves as a earthly representation of the celestial afterlife described in the Quran.
The Copper Fountains
A sophisticated historical water system powers these fountains, using gravity and copper vessels to maintain a steady flow of water.
The British Lawns
The open lawns seen today are a 19th-century modification, replacing the dense fruit trees and flowers of the original Mughal design.
The Mosque (Western Side)
An active place of worship built of red sandstone to provide architectural balance and spiritual function within the complex.
The Mosque Interior
The interior of the mosque features a black marble floor with incised outlines, designating individual spaces for worshippers during prayer.
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