Taj Mahal is built in agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the mughal emperor Shah Jahan I n memory of his favorite wife. Taj Mahal is the jewel of muslim art in India ,and one of the universally admire masterpieces of the world heritage.
History of Taj Mahal:
Taj Mahal is named in honor of his wife Mumtaz. The mausoleum was constructed of white marble inlaid with semi-precious stones (including jade, crystal, lapis lazuli, amethyst and turquoise) forming intricate designs in a technique known as pietra dura. The builders came from the Central Asia and Iran. The central dome of taj Mahal reaches a height of 240 feet (73 meters) , and it is surrounded by four smaller domes. The Taj Mahal is located on the right bank of the Yamuna River in a vast Mughal garden that encompasses nearly 17 hectares, in the Agra District in Uttar Pradesh. The builders came from the Central Asia and Iran. Ustad-Ahmad Lahori was the main architect of the Taj Mahal.
The Taj Mahal is considered to be the greatest architectural achievement in the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture.The uniqueness of Taj Mahal is , it lies in some truly remarkable innovations carried out by the horticulture planners and architects of Shah Jahan. The most impressive in the Taj Mahal complex is tomb and the gate. The gate stands majestically in the center of the southern wall of the forecourt. The gate is flanked on the north front by double arcade galleries.
Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world. Taj Mahal is also one of the best tourist place in the world. In time, the Taj Mahal with its milky white, meticulously craved and decorated marble walls, become an external symbol of love. Taj Mahal receives over 7 million visitors each year. Taj Mahal is also one of my favorite tourist place.
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