The Taj Mahal Hind
from Persian/Urdu crown of palaces", pronounced also "the Taj"
is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, 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.It coveres area about
221 hectare (552 Acres) which include 38 hectare taj mahal and 183 hectare taj
protected forest are.
Taj Mahal is the finest example of Mughal architecture, a
style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural
styles.In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the
white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj Mahal,
it is actually an integrated complex of structures.
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| Taj Mahal , Agra |
The construction began
around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and
craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of
architects under imperial supervision, including Abd ul-Karim Ma'mur Khan,
Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Lahauri is generally considered to be
the principal designer.
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. Construction
of the Taj Mahal began in 1632.
The court chronicles of Shah Jahan's grief
illustrate the love story traditionally held as an inspiration for Taj
Mahal.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.
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