Taj Mahal - Viewed from North West of Taj Mahal. Described by the Indian classical poet Tagore as a 'tear on the face of eternity' - the Taj Mahal is undoubtedly the zenith of Moghul architecture and quite simply one of the world's most marvellous buildings. Volumes have been written on it s perfection, and its image adorns countless glossy brochures and guide books; nonetheless, the reality never fails to overwhelm all who see it, and few words can do it justice.