The Taj Mahal-the monument built by Emperor Shah Jahan, out of pure love and grief over the death of beloved Mumtaz Mahal, Taj Mahal is located on the banks of the Yamuna River in the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.Check out our coverage of the Taj Mahal to know more about the Taj.he Taj Mahal is a part of India's Golden Triangle tour. Just at the opposite side of the Taj Mahal, on the left bank of the Yamuna River lies the Mehtab Bagh. It is believed that Emperor Shah Jahan wanted to create a Black Taj Mahal on this site.