The Taj Mahal, which was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died in 1631, has been refurbished for the visit. President Trump and the First Lady held hands as they strolled at the Taj complex and later wrote in the visitors' book. They were also briefed about the history and importance of the monument
US President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump on Monday paid a visit to the Mughal-era monument Taj Mahal, just hours after the visiting leader addressed a massive crowd at the Namaste Trump event in Gujarat’s refurbished Motera Stadium.
According to the latest visuals coming in, Trump was being given a guided tour of the monument.
The US President was received by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the airport, but US’ First Couple made a dash for the world-heritage site without being accompanied by any Indian official save a tour guide.
The Taj Mahal, which was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died in 1631, has been refurbished for the visit. President Trump and the First Lady held hands as they strolled at the Taj complex and later wrote in the visitors' book. They were also briefed about the history and importance of the monument
The sight-seeing experience at Taj Mahal was part of US President’s jam-packed schedule in India, which includes a visit to three cities—Ahmedabad, Agra and New Delhi.
After a brief stopover at Taj Mahal, the Trump, along with the official delegation, will board the flight to Delhi, where the US leader will spend the night.
After calling upon the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind, the US President will depart for the US at 10:00 PM on Tuesday evening.
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