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.

And the Taj Mahal is, beyond the power of words to say it, a lovely thing, perhaps the loveliest of things. The information in this story was accurate at the time it was published, but we suggest ...