World Heritage Sites in Uttar Pradesh World Heritage Journey World Heritage Sites in Uttar Pradesh: the Taj Mahal The incredible Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India First of the World Heritage sites in Uttar Pradesh is one of the world's most famous places, the incredible Taj Mahal It was built between 1632 and 1653 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, as a tomb for .