Taj Mahal
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Ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, commissioned by Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Universally admired as the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the finest architectural achievements of the Mughal Empire. Key Metric: Commissioned 1631 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan; UNESCO World Heritage site (1983); New 7 Wonders of the World
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Overview#5 Full List
Does Taj Mahal deserve the #5 spot on “Top 10 Most Iconic Buildings in the World That Define Their Cities”?
#5 Taj Mahal?
Verified Entity DossierRanked #5 in Top 10 Most Iconic Buildings in the World That Define Their Cities
Best Rank
#5
across all lists
Avg Position
#5
across 2 lists
Strongest in Lifestyle — avg #5 across 1 list
Community Weigh-In & Debate
Should Taj Mahal rank higher than #5 in Most Iconic Buildings in the World That Define Their Cities?
Ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, commissioned by Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Universally admired as the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the finest architectural achievements of the Mughal Empire.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taj Mahal's highest community ranking?⌄
Taj Mahal is ranked #5 on "Top 10 Most Iconic Buildings in the World That Define Their Cities" — its best placement across 2 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature Taj Mahal?⌄
Taj Mahal appears in 2 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL.
What category is Taj Mahal most known for on top10grid.com?⌄
Taj Mahal appears most frequently in the LIFESTYLE category, most notably in "Top 10 Most Iconic Buildings in the World That Define Their Cities".
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Structured Facts & Specifications
Verified highlightsAdded At
2026-11-12 05:13 UTC
Key Metric
Commissioned 1631 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan; UNESCO World Heritage site (1983); New 7 Wonders of the World
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Confidence
High
Original Entity Id
entity_taj_mahal_006
Canonical Node Type
place
