Unveiling the Enigmatic Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal stands as a symbol of eternal love, captivating hearts with its architectural grandeur. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, this masterpiece weaves together elements of Islamic and Indian architectural styles. Discover the mesmerizing story behind this UNESCO World Heritage site, a testament to undying devotion and intricate craftsmanship.
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Table Contents Definition Introduction Taj Mahal: The Symbol of Love What Makes Taj Mahal So Special? Conclusion 2
Definition The Taj Mahal is a great Indian monument that attracts thousands of people from all over the world every year. It is located on the bank of the Yamuna River in the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh. 3
Introduction It is situated around 2.5 km away from the Agra Fort. It is known as the symbol of love as Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built it in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is the best-known and most famous example of Mughal architecture, which combined elements from Islamic and Indian architectural styles. 4
Taj Mahal: The Symbol of Love The Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world. It is recognized as one of the most beautiful structural compositions in the world and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his honourable and beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal after she passed away. It is said that Shah Jahan gifted the Taj Mahal to his wife. 6
Taj Mahal: The Symbol of Love It represents the love and bond of husband and wife and is recognized as the symbol of love. Interestingly, the Taj Mahal is believed to reflect the different moods of Mumtaz because it is pinkish in the morning, milky white in the evening and golden when the moon shines. Shah Jahan made four promises to his wife when she was alive. 7
Taj Mahal: The Symbol of Love These promises include building the taj, marrying again, visiting the tomb on every death anniversary, and being gentle with his children. After two years, he decided to make a monument to honour the memory of his wife. So, he decided to build an exceptional monument that had never been constructed before. 8
Taj Mahal: The Symbol of Love He turned it into a reality by making the Taj Mahal with the effort of 20,000 workers. It took 22 years to complete the construction of the Taj Mahal. It was also suspected that Shah Jahan cut the hands of all the 20,000 workers so that they would never build this type of monument again. 9
What Makes Taj Mahal So Special? The Taj Mahal is termed the jewel of Muslim art in India . The architecture of the Taj Mahal has five different main elements. The main gateway of the Taj Mahal is a curved shape and looks beautiful. There comes a beautiful garden after entering through the main gate. The garden has a long pool of water. The garden has beautiful beds of flowers and green trees. 10
What Makes Taj Mahal So Special? The Masjid is located on the left side of the Taj, which is built using red sandstones. The rest house is located on the right side of the Taj; it is named Saqqara khaana. The Taj Mahal is constructed using 28 different types of precious stones and varieties of marble. It has been structured by combining various architectural styles like Indian, Persian, Islamic and Turkish. 11
What Makes Taj Mahal So Special? The white marbles used in the construction of the Taj Mahal are very expensive, and the architecture is decorated with ornamental gem materials. The Archaeological Survey of India carries out the management of the Taj Mahal. It is one of the most beautiful monuments in India. Tourists from all over the world visit the place to enjoy the beauty of this monument of love. 12
Conclusion The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658), to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. 13
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