 The Taj Mahal in Agra India is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world. A symbol of eternal love, the Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in 1631 in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is known for its architectural greatness, which represents a fine blend of Mughal, Persian, Central Asian, and Islamic style. Situated on the banks of River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is a Mughal architectural marvel in white marble, which never fails to impress its visitors with its beauty and charm. The beauty of the Taj is best described in the words of English poet, Sir Edwin Arnold, as "Not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passions of an emperor's love wrought in living stones." The Taj Mahal is also regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's said that the beauty of the Taj Mahal was never been surpassed by any other monument in the world. Hotels Agra India welcomes you to Agra India to witness the beautiful Taj Mahal in all its enchanting hues.
The Taj Mahal was built between 1631 and 1648 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal who died while delivering their 14th baby, at a young age of 38. A large number of craftsmen, sculptors and calligraphers from Persia, Baghdad, and Europe were employed to create this architectural marvel. The beauty of the Taj Mahal enhances manifold during a moonlit night when it sparks like a jewel. On a foggy morning, the Taj appears as if suspended when viewed from across the Yamuna River. The Taj Mahal also changes its colors as the day passes, because of its unique setting against the Yamuna River. The Taj Mahal looks pinkish during sunrise, golden during sunset and milky white in the moonlight.
Set in beautifully landscaped Char Bagh style lawns, between two mosques in front of a long reflective pond, the Taj Mahal stands on a raised red sandstone, square platform (186 x 186 feet) with its four corners truncated, forming an unequal octagon. A massive red sandstone gateway, ornate with marble inlay motifs and calligraphic inscriptions from the Holy Koran, leads you to the main complex. The entire tomb is decorated with intricate carvings of flowers and calligraphy using precious gems such as agate and jasper. The most impressive and remarkable features of the Taj Mahal consists of its four minarets measuring 162.5 feet in height at each corner of the structure, the black and white chessboard marble floor, and the majestic dome measuring 213 feet high and 58 feet in diameter in the middle. In addition, the uniformly encrypted Quranic verses on the archways and its highly sophisticated all round decorations never fail to mesmerize the visitors. The jewel-inlaid cenotaph of the queen lies at the lower chamber within the dome, where the tomb of Shah Jahan was added on his death. The Taj Mahal is truly a wonderful architectural masterpiece in Agra, India. Travel Agra India to see this beautiful monument of love, and appreciate its architectural charm and beauty on your Taj Mahal India Tour with Hotels Agra India.
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