INTRODUCTION I. The Taj 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
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AGRA FORT Also renowned as the Red Fort of Agra‚ Agra Fort is located near to the Taj Mahal gardens on the banks of River Yamuna. The real specimen of architectural marvel‚ this fortress was constructed in the 15th century. The construction of this mammoth structure started during 1565 during the Great King Akbar and continued the developments up to the period of King Shah Jahan‚ the grandson of Akbar. The fort‚ in a length of 2.5 km marvelous enclosure walls‚ is built in red sandstones and encloses
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"crown of palaces"‚ pronounced [ˈt̪aːdʒ mɛˈɦɛl]; also "the Taj"[3]) is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra‚ Uttar Pradesh‚ India. It was built 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".[4] Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture‚ a style that combines elements from Persian‚ Ottoman Turkishand Indian architectural
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Introduction: The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra‚ Uttar Pradesh‚ India. It was built 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
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Environmental Protection of Taj Mahal It is beyond any doubt that Taj Mahal is one of the leading specimens of the cultural and historical glory of India‚ besides being a magnificent monument to love by itself. During the 400 year odd history of its existence‚ countless visitors to this shrine have been mesmerized by its ethereal grace‚ reflected by its faultless sense of symmetry‚ while being captivated by this 42 acre complex as a unique blend of Islamic‚ Persian and Hindu traditions with universal
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HISTORY OF INDIA’S TOURISM INTRODUCTION It’s 65 years since independence‚ and in its wake Indian tourism industry has traversed a rocky road – much like the subcontinent itself. High Life surveys six colourful decades… Flashing with heat and drowned by monsoons‚ with its rainbow of saris and the fast-changing blues of its overarching skies India‚ to the chilly British mind‚ has long defined the exotic… ´Characteristics grow more vivid beneath the Indian sky‚’ From text pg. 206 -------------------------------------------------
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Sagar Patel Informative Speech 1.Chichen Itza The chichen itza is located in the eastern portion of mexico. There is a river in there all run underground. There are two large natural sink holes call cenotes. That cou;d have provided plentiful water year round at chichen‚ making It attractive for settlement. Of the two cenotes‚ the cenote sagrado is the most famous. The temple has 365 steps one for each day of the year. Each of the temples four sides has 91 steps and the top platform
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of India can be classified into the monuments of South‚ North‚ West and East of India. The ancient Indian monuments have a rare and unique architecture‚ which tells about the story of ancient India. These monuments across India are considered to be the real treasure of India‚ which is being preserved with great importance. Among the Indian monuments‚ Taj Mahal is considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Monuments | The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act‚
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The Taj Mahals World Heritage Site The Taj Mahal is a stunning monument located in Agra‚ India. The Taj Mahal has been a UNESCO world heritage site since 1983 and is known as one of the most famous UNESCO world heritage sites as it has exceptional beauty . The Taj Mahal was completed between 1632 and 1638 (The Columbia Encyclopedia‚ 2008 para one). But the gardens‚ gateway structures‚ and mosque‚ were completed in 1648 (The Columbia Encyclopedia‚ 2008 para one). The Taj Mahal was designed by Stad
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historical and linguistic diversities.Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world. It was built by the Muslim emperor Shah Jahan in Agra‚ India. Taj Mahal was constructed over a period of twenty-two years‚ employing twenty thousand workers. It was made entirely of marble. The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of Persian architecture and earlier Mughal architecture.The Indian period is unique in its art‚ literature and architecture. Indian art is constantly challenged
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