the monument to be a magnificent burial place for Mumtaz Mahal‚ Shah Jahan’s beloved wife (d. 1631)‚ but also—and this is explicitly pointed out by the emperor’s main historian {Abd al-Hamid Lahawri—it was to testify to the power and glory of Shah Jahan (r. 1628–58) and Mughal rule: They laid the plan for a magnificent building and a dome of high foundation which for its loftiness will until the Day of Resurrection remain a memorial to the sky-reaching ambition of His Majesty‚ the Sahib Qiran-Thani
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to his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal‚ the Taj is a befitting tribute to so romantic-a-love story and so divine an emotion that binds two souls forever. Mumtaz Mahal was a Muslim Persian Princess (her name‚ Arjumand Banu Begum before marriage) and Shah Jahan was the son of The Mughal Emperor Jehangir and grandson of Aktar The Great. He was at the age 14 that he met Mumtaz and fell in love with her. A visit to Taj Mahal‚ the mausoleum of Mumtaz‚ is a rare experience. It has become a signature monument
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of ancient world. It is the tallest man- made structure in the world. It took 15- 20 yrs in its construction. The Taj Mahal Place- Agra (bank of river Yamuna)‚ India. The tomb is made up of white marble. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It’s the symbol of eternal love. It took 22 yrs & 20‚000 workers to complete it. The Great Wall of China Place- China. The wall was made to protect North border against intruders. It is made up of rammed
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What were the sources for the design of the Taj Mahal? Conceived as both an instrument of propaganda and of an earthly replica of the house of Mumtaz in paradise‚ the Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful and symbolic buildings in the world. It is the finest examples of Mughal architecture‚ a style that merges elements from Persian‚ Islamic and Indian architectural styles‚ and a style that greatly influenced the Hindu community. Throughout history‚ the origins and sources that were
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great wonder in the world and a great story on how this magnificent piece of marble was made by King Shah Jahan. What magnificent love story it is. As said by King Shah Jahan‚ Let the splendor of the diamond‚ pearl and ruby vanish like the magic shimmer of the rainbow. Only let this one teardrop‚ the Taj Mahal‚ glisten spotlessly bright on the cheek of time... In 1631‚ Shah Jahan‚ emperor during the Mughal Empire’s period of greatest prosperity‚ was grief-stricken when his third wife‚
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memorial from Shah Jahan to his beloved wife Mumtaz. Taj is indeed India’s rich tribute to womanhood. Renowned for its artistic beauty‚ this extravagant building of timeless beauty is the outcome of a unique combination of passion and architectural zest. A common expression about the Taj is that it was "built by Titans‚ finished by jewelers." Once you’ve taken in the grand‚ Titanic picture of the Taj‚ you come up close for the fine details. Taj Mahal was built Emperor Shah Jahan (died 1666 C.E.)
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Mahal is truly a spectacular symbol of craftsmanship‚ love‚ and art all combined. A. The Taj Mahal is one of the Eight Wonders of the world that is built in Agra‚ India. B. The Taj Mahal was created out of love for the fourth Mogul Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his second and favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal. C. The Monument is part of a vast complex that includes many different beautiful features. BODY I. The Taj Mahal is one of the eight wonders of the world that is built it Agra‚ India. A. The
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In 1631‚ Shah Jahan‚ emperor during the Mughal empire’s period of greatest prosperity‚ was grief-stricken when his third 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
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by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife‚ Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world ’s heritage". Background: It was in the memory of his beloved wife that Shah Jahan built a magnificent monument as a tribute to her‚ which we today know as the "Taj Mahal". Taj Mahal is constructed on the bank of Yamuna River which Shah Jahan has taken plot of land from Raja Jai singh. Shah Jahan provided
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SAVE THE TAJ MAHAL! Introduction: The Taj Mahal should be preserved because it is a testament to love‚ it also embodied the power of Shah Jahan himself while he was alive. Bart wrote the article “How to Save the Taj Mahal” By Jeffrey Bartholet so he can persuade us into preserving the Taj Mahal. BP1: To Begin With in Bart’s article he writes that Mehta is trying to save the Taj Mahal‚ one reason why we should preserve the Taj Mahal is that factories are being forced out because they are causing
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