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Ustad Ahmad Lahauri

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Q: Who was the principal designer of the Taj Mahal?
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Who desinged the taj mahal?

The principal designer of the Taj Mahal is Lahauri. Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum in that can be found in Agra, India.


Who was the architect of the Taj Mahal?

Ustad Ahmad Lahauri was the principal architect or designer of the Taj Mahal.There is still controversy regarding the main architect of the Taj Mahal and no one it seems can agree on a single name.According to some European writers, an Italian by the name of Geronimo Veroneo was the chief architect of Taj Mahal, but there is little support for this theory in the records.Isa Khan is the name that some people credit, but the records of the Mughal Empire show as many as 37 architects can be credited with the involvement in the architecture of the Taj Mahal. Perhaps, we will never know who was the main architect of the Taj Mahal, but whoever he was he was a great builder.


When was the Taj Mahal built after death of Mumtaz or before death?

Mumtaz Mahal was not alive when the Taj Mahal was built. When she died, she was buried in the Taj Mahal.


What is the name of the taj mahal?

Whatever is your language, Taj Mahal shall be called as TAJ MAHAL only Hope this helps


What is Taj Mahal continent?

The Taj Mahal is in India and India is in Asia, so the Taj Mahal is in Asia.


Why was the Taj Mahal dedicated to Mumtaz Mahal?

Taj Mahal is the mausoleum (tomb) of Mumtaz Mahal.


Is the taj mahal planed by Christopher wren?

No, Christopher Wren was an English architect, he designed St. Paul's Cathedral in London. The Taj Mahal construction was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision. These included Abdul-Karim Ma'mur Khan, Makramat Khan and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri and it is Lahauri who is generally considered to be the principal designer.


What is the width of the Taj Mahal building?

The taj mahal is about 2555ft long


Did Shah Jahan ever live in the Taj Mahal?

Never. Taj Mahal is the tomb of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal. But, Shah Jahan was also buried in the Taj Mahal.


Is the Taj Mahal in India?

yes the taj mahal is in india


What is the Taj Mahal a museum or a monument?

The Taj Mahal is a monument.


What did the mughal do to the taj mahal?

The Mughal built the Taj Mahal.