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Taj Mahal Tour, Agra

Architecture of Taj Mahal
The structure of Taj Mahaladheres to the Islamic style of architecture, which flourished in India during the medieval period. The Islamic style of architecture is also referredto as the Indo-Islamic style of architecture.

Building of Taj Mahal

Unlike other Mughal tombs, the gardenof the Taj Mahal has been laid out entirely in front of the tomb and does not play any part in the 'background'. Instead, the background hasbeen provided by the sky. This background is not constant; it changes its colour and texture more than often, and the Tajis always presented in a variety of tints and moods. Its shades are subtly reflected on the white marble surface of the Taj Mahal whichchanges its colour and complexion accordingly.

Building Details of Taj Mahal

Despite several controversies that claim thatthe Taj Mahal was designed by an Italian Geronimo Veroneo, or a French silversmith Austin de Bordeaux, the first real evidence of the architect's identity emerged in the 1930s when a seventeenth century manuscript called the Diwan-i-Muhandis was found to mention the Taj Mahal.

Garden of Taj Mahal

The garden in essense is based on symmetry and geometricalmeasurements. The lush green garden expands from the main gateway to the plinth, over which stands the tomb. The Persian style garden has a close link with paradise, since Qurandescribes paradise as a beautiful garden.

History of Taj Mahal

Theconstruction of Taj Mahal wasstarted in A.D. 1632 and completed at the ended in 1648 A.D. For seventeen years, twenty thousand workmen are said to have been employed on it daily, for their accommodation a small town, named after the deceased empress- 'Mumtazabad', now known as Taj Ganj, was built adjacent to it.

Interior of Taj Mahal
The interior of the mausoleum comprises a loftycentral chamber, a crypt immediately below this and four octagonal corner rooms originally intended to house the graves of other royal family members.

Location of Taj Mahal Location of Taj Mahal

Agra, the city of theTaj 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.

Mosque of Taj Mahal

On either side of the Taj Mahal are buildingsof red sandstone. The one to the west is a Mosque. It faces towards Mecca and is used for prayer. Before we have a look at themosque, let us take note of a small stone enclosure along the western boundary wall where the well of the Mosque is located.

Mumtaz Mahal
Taj Mahal is a monument of love. Taj isthe pride of India. The story behind Taj Mahal is also as beautiful as the monument. It is the love story of a prince and a beauty girl that turned into a legend.

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