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Welcome to one of the Seven Wonders of the
World! For those of you who are romantic at
heart, this destination is unparalleled; the
synonym of India, the magnificent
architecture and the aesthetic beauty in
White Makrana marble invites everyone from
the world over for an experience of a
lifetime.
Taj Mahal - History
Historically, it is the mausoleum of the
mughal Empress Mumtaz Mahal. The majestic
and marvelous tomb is a must visit for the
historians and the romantics alike since
ages. The image of the one of the man's
proudest creation is unique as a tomb and
the grandeur associated with the mortal
remains is till date unmatched on Earth.
Taj Mahal - Architecture
The splendid building is not only emperor
Shah Jahan's symbol of love for his beloved,
or just another example of the mughal
architecture it is a contribution to the
world heritage.
Taj Mahal - Construction
This love's labor involved 22 long years of
effort by 20,000 odd people. The
construction of the tomb began in 1931, when
Mumtaz Mahal passed away while giving birth
to Shah Jahan's 14th child and was finally
completed in 1953.
Taj Mahal - View
The description of the magnificence of the
elegy becomes wordless both at dawn and
dusk. The view of the beauty of the
mausoleum remains unsurpassed in human minds
if seen glowing in the light of the full
moon.
Taj Mahal - Setting
The flowing Jamuna right behind the palatial
monument adds to its beauty. The tourists
flock to the spot to experience the soul
stirring romance that still lingers in the
air around the 'Crown Palace'. The splendor
stands in full glory on the high podium with
a paradise setting of walled gardens. Lawns,
gardens, pools and mosques aptly surround
the huge building, on the banks of one of
the most sacred rivers of the religious land
of India.
Taj Mahal - Love's Labour
This world-renowned are related to the onion
shaped domes and the flanking towers in
relaxed the park setting. Each work of art
with the lavish use of gem stones on the
flawless marble are an example of
perfection. There are instances of the
creation of flower motifs with as many as 64
pieces of precious stones.
Taj Mahal - Inspirations
The ethereal creation of the building was
worth each day of work. The craftsmanship
can no longer be as beautiful as the piece.
The original masterpiece has inspired
several other arts like Thomas and William
Danielle, Albert Goodwin and Erastus
Salisbury Field to replicate the glory in
picture on canvas. Each of them has found a
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