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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The Taj Mahal is a historical monument. It is situated on the bank of Yamuna river in Agra. It is a beautiful tomb of Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal is called the wonder of the world. It was made by Emperor Shahjahan in the loving memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is made of pure white marble of Makrana. Thousands of visitors come to see this wonderful building of Love in Agra every year. Thousands of artists‚ artisans and workers worked for twenty years to complete it. About 20 crores of rupees were
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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 – A symbol of Love In my opinion‚ The Taj Mahal would be a great place for a travel brochure. I visited Taj Mahal few years ago with my family. The Taj Mahal is located in Agra‚ close to the capital of India‚ Delhi. I had been hearing about the beauty and the story behind it since my childhood. After my visit to the Taj Mahal‚ I could see why it is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is beautiful not just in daylight but at night also‚ especially in the moonlight. The Taj Mahal
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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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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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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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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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India‚ but the Taj Mahal of Agra is the most intriguing palace in the world. b. Today I will be talking about the Taj Mahal. c. I will be covering three main points such as why it was built‚ how it was built and what it is today. II. Body a. Why the Taj mahal was built. i. According to our tour guide‚ the Taj mahal was built about 350 years ago on the command of the emperor Shah Jahan for his third wife Mumtaz Mahal ii. Mumtaz Mahal was the emperor’s favorite wife. Mumtaz Mahal died after giving
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Taj Mahal - The Taj - is the "King Emperor" amongst the World Wonders. The Taj is the final achievement and acme of the Mughal Art. It represents the most refined aesthetic values. It is a fantasy-like grandeur. It is the perfect culmination and artistic interplay of the architects’ skill the jewellers’ inspiration. The marble in-lay walls of the Taj are amongst the most outstanding examples of decorative workmanship. The elegant symmetry of its exterior and the aerial grace of its domes and minarets
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