15 Facts You Might Not Know About the Taj Mahal | Mental Floss
WEBThe Taj Mahal is any obsessive’s dream, with meticulous symmetry across its long and wide diameters. The sole exception to this otherwise uniform aesthetic scheme lies, again, in the...
A Pilgrimage to the Taj Mahal, a 'Poem in Stone' - NPR
WEBDec 30, 2004 · India's Taj Mahal has been called a poem in stone, a moon-white dream, a tear on the face of humanity. Susan Stamberg visits the world-famous crown palace, built 350 years ago.
Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Taj Mahal, mausoleum complex in Uttar Pradesh in northern India, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. The complex houses the tombs of Shah Jahan and one of his wives, known as Mumtaz Mahal. Its stunning architecture has made it one of the most iconic monuments in the world today.
The Taj Mahal Story - Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal ...
WEBIt was built by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in 1631 in memory of his third but the most favourite wife, in fact a soul-mate Mumtaz Mahal, a Muslim Persian princess. She died while accompanying her husband in Burhanpur in a campaign to crush a rebellion after giving birth to their 13th child.
Taj Mahal - Wikipedia
WEBThe Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Islamic art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded as one of the best examples of Mughal architecture and a …
The Taj Mahal: A Marble Testament to Undying Love
WEBMay 25, 2024 · Nestled on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the Taj Mahal is an achingly beautiful monument to eternal love. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and has endured for centuries as a testament to their devotion.
The Taj Mahal: a Monument to Undying Love - UNESCO
WEBJun 10, 2016 · It took Shah Jahan 22 years to construct the Taj Mahal and 20,000 men toiled ceaselessly to fulfill his dream. Built of the finest white marble and inlaid with precious stones, the Taj Mahal is flanked by two mosques on either side.
India's Taj Mahal Is a Monument to Love - National Geographic
WEBOliver’s dream of visiting the Taj Mahal was realized when he was seven, on a hot April day during a trip with his parents and brother. “A lot of times, visiting these great monuments is...
Taj Mahal: The symphony of love — Google Arts & Culture
WEBThe Taj Mahal, the most prominent monument of India, stands as a timeless symbol of love. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, the creator of the Taj Mahal, said it made “the sun and the moon shed...
Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal, Government of Uttar …
WEBCome, Walk along the pathway beside the reflecting pool with fountains upto the mausoleum crafted in soft & pure marble and jewelled with semi precious stones, where in the serenity of paradise rests the Queen in peace with her King.
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