Taj Mahal Location
Agra,
the city of the Taj Mahal and once the capital of the Mughal empire, has several
monuments which display the splendour of Mughal architecture. It was here that
Babar, the founder of the dynasty, had the first formal Persian garden laid
out on the banks of the river Yamuna.
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History
of Taj Mahal
The
construction of this marble masterpiece is credited to the Mughal emperor Shah
Jahan who erected this mausoleum in memory of his beloved wife, Arjumarid Bano
Begum; popularly known as Mumtaz Mahal, who died in A.H. 1040 (A.D. 1630).
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Taj
Mahal Story
The
story of Taj Mahal reflects the intensity of love. The fairy tale began when
walking through the bazaar of Agra prince qhurram saw a girl. The girl was exceptionally
beautiful.
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Taj
Mahal Architecture
The
city of Agra is world famous for the Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal emperor
Shahjahan in memory of his beloved wife. However, it is also famous for the
Agra Fort, which is a veritable treasure trove of the Mughal architectural tradition.
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Garden
of Taj Mahal
The
lush green garden expands from the main gateway to the plinth, over which stands
the tomb. The garden in essense is based on symmetry and geometrical measurements.
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Building
of Taj Mahal
Besides
the miraculous architectural features and the elaborate ornamentation of the
Taj Mahal, many additional features, which can often be overlooked, help complement
and enhance this spectacular monument.
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Mumtaz
Mahal
The
story of Taj Mahal is inseparable from the life of Mumtaz Mahal who was the
chief queen of Shahjahan. Prince Khurram, as Shahjahan was known before he became
the Mughal emperor, was a handsome twenty-year-old man, when he was betrothed
to Mumtaz.
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Actual
Tomb of Taj Mahal
The
Taj Mahal is situated more than 900 ft. (275 m.) away from the entrance at the
opposite end of the garden. Towering almost 200 ft. (76m.) in height, the tomb
stands on its own marble plinth, which rests on a red sandstone platform that
serves to level the land as it slopes to the river.
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Excursions
of Taj Mahal
This
magnificent bird haven in actual came into being paradoxically as a duck shooting
preserve for Maharaja Suraj Mull of Bharatpur.
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How
to Reach Taj Mahal
Indian
Airlines (Domestic Airline in India) runs daily flights from Delhi to Agra.
Kheria Airport (Airport of Agra) is about 6 km from the Agra city centre and
is easily accessible by taxis and auto-rickshaws at nominal rates.
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Mosque
of Taj Mahal
On
either side of the Taj Mahal are buildings of red sandstone. The one to the
west is a Mosque. It faces towards Mecca and is used for prayer.
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Inside
The Taj Mahal
The
interior of the mausoleum comprises a lofty central chamber, a crypt immediately
below this and four octagonal corner rooms originally intended to house the
graves of other royal family members.
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Pictures
of Taj Mahal
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