Which New7Wonders site is a mausoleum in India?

The Taj Mahal is the New7Wonders site that is a mausoleum in India. This ivory-white marble monument stands beside the Yamuna River in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, and contains the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal and her husband, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

Shah Jahan commissioned the complex after Mumtaz Mahal died in 1631 while giving birth to their 14th child. Construction of the main mausoleum was completed in 1648, while the surrounding mosque, guest house, gardens, and other elements were finished over the following years.

The Taj Mahal is the centrepiece of a large Mughal architectural complex. Its symmetrical plan, great dome, minarets, calligraphy, red-sandstone buildings, and delicate inlay work combine Persian, Islamic, and Indian traditions. More than 20,000 workers and artisans are traditionally associated with the project.

The New7Wonders title refers to a 2007 global poll and is distinct from the ancient Seven Wonders. The Taj Mahal was also designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, recognized as a major masterpiece of Mughal architecture.