The Taj Mahal Year of Construction : 1631 Completed In : 1653 Time Taken : 22 years Built By : Shah Jahan Dedicated to : Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Bano Begum)‚ the wife of Shah Jahan Location : Agra (Uttar Pradesh) The Taj M ahal stands in the city of Agra in the northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh‚ on the banks of Yamuna River. The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor‚ Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal‚ also known as Arjumand Bano Begum
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wife‚ Mumtaz Mahal‚ died during the birth of their 14th child‚ Gauhara Begum.[13] Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632.[14] The court chronicles of Shah Jahan’s grief illustrate the love story traditionally held as an inspiration for Taj Mahal.[15][16] The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later. Emperor Shah Jahan himself described the Taj in these words:[17] Shah Jahan‚ who commissioned the Taj Mahal -"Shah jahan
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EVE PROJECT NEW DELHI (AP) — Air pollution is turning the Taj Mahal‚ India’s famed white-marble monument to love‚ a decidedly unromantic yellow. But as with many aging beauties‚ a therapeutic mud pack has been recommended to restore its natural allure. A report put before India’s Parliament on Monday said that despite efforts taken by the government to preserve the 17th-century edifice‚ pollution was taking its toll. The coloring was blamed on high levels of "suspended particulate matter" — or
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j The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra‚ India‚ that was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife‚ Mumtaz Mahal.The Taj Mahal (also "the Taj") is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture‚ a style that combines elements from Persian‚ Turkish‚ Indian‚ and Islamic architectural styles. In 1983‚ the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s
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The Taj Mahal For many years‚ the Taj Mahal has inspired many people. It was one of the most immaculate architectural creations of the world. It has drawn people from all walks of life to witness this ultimate memorial and few have been unmoved by its unmatched beauty. Not only was the Taj Mahal a symbol of Shah Jahan’s love for his wife‚ it also encompassed a design combing different cultures and was built with a sophistication unknown to the period. Persian for crown and palace‚ the Taj Mahal
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| The Taj Mahal | Michaela Anne Hameed | | This is about the history and facts on the Taj Mahal | | Michaela Anne Hameed | 2/20/2012 | | Michaela Hameed Michaela Hameed The Taj Mahal is considered to be one of the Wonders of the World and it is most likely the most famous building in all of India. It is a mausoleum and it was dedicated to Shan Jahan’s deceased third wife Mumtaz Mahal. She died giving birth to her fourteenth child. After her death he decided to
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koch EBBA KOCH THE TAJ MAHAL: ARCHITECTURE‚ SYMBOLISM‚ AND URBAN SIGNIFICANCE Much has been written on the Taj Mahal‚ but little has been said about its architecture. There has been only one interpretation of the symbolism of the mausoleum‚1 and the urban situation of the monument in the city of Agra has been almost entirely neglected. In brief form‚ this essay presents the main results of a recently completed monograph in which I address these issues.2 The Taj Mahal is the Mughals’ great contribution
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first saw The Taj Mahal one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This splendid masterpiece of architecture was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife‚ Arjumand Banu who was later known as Mumtaz Mahal‚ which means‚ the Distinguished of the Palace. On a school trip‚ I got my first chance to visit this beautiful gift of love. Although city of Agra‚ where Taj Mahal is situated‚ is just a few hours drive away from my home town‚ I never got chance to visit The Taj Mahal before. I was
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griefstricken when his thirdwife‚ Mumtaz Mahal‚ died during the birthof their fourteenth child‚ Gauhara Begum.Construction of the Taj Mahal began in1632‚ one year after her death.The courtchronicles of Shah Jahan’s grief illustratethe love story traditionally held as aninspiration for Taj Mahal. The principalmausoleum was completed in 1648 andthe surrounding buildings and garden werefinished five years later. •Emperor Shah Jahan himself described the Taj in thesewords:•Should guilty seek asylumhere
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The Taj Mahal The magnificent monument in India is the every lover’s journey‚ it is the ultimate tribute to love‚ a stunning piece of marble which reflects the image of love and beauty. it was built by Mughaual empire Shah Jahal as a dedicate monument to his beloved wife‚ Mumtaz Mahal.Taj Mahal is now in the Top of the list of Seven Wonders of the World and as a UNESCO world heritage site.The Taj Mahal is one of the world’s famous tourist attractions and one of the most beautiful structure composition
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