The love story behind the Taj: In 1628, Shah Jahan became ruler of the Mughal Empire. His favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal (which means “chosen one of the palace”), was his loyal travel companion.

I flew a lot between Delhi and Udaipur. This being part of the ‘Golden Triangle’, the plane usually had a fair number of tourists, many from France. Seated somewhere near on ...

The Taj Mahal is a majestic tomb built in the Mughal ... But this monument's enchantment goes beyond its arresting visual appeal: The story behind its creation has drawn romantics for centuries.