The term 'MAHAL' is a reference to the Taj Mahal, a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1632 to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crossword solution for the term 'MAHAL' is 'TAJ', which is an abbreviation of the Taj Mahal.