Taj Museum

A less-explored garden just west of the Taj Mahal complex.

The raised marble water tank (hauz) at the centre of the garden, literally meaning and named after the "Tank of Abundance" promised to Muhammad in paradise where the faithful may quench their thirst upon arrival.

Two identical buildings on either side of the platform. The Jawab, meaning "answer", was originally used as a place for entertaining and accommodation for important visitors, and is also known as "Mehman Khana", literally "Guest House".

The large gate that leads to the entrance of the Taj Mahal complex. The three entrances come together to enter the complex. Videography is allowed up to the red sandstone platform of the gate.

The focus of the Taj Mahal complex is the main mausoleum; a white cubic building with chamfered corners. It is topped by a large dome and several pillared, roofed chhatris. It comprises 4 floors; the lower chamber containing the tombs of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, the main chamber containing identical cenotaphs of the tombs below in a much more elaborate chamber, an ambulatory storey and a roof terrace.