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Taj Mahal Travel Guide Taj Mahal is regarded as one of
the eight wonders of the world, and some Western historians have noted that
its architectural beauty has never been surpassed. The Taj is the most
beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. Taj
Mahal is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty
is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj
seems to glow in the light of the full moon. On a foggy morning, the
visitors experience the Taj as if suspended when viewed from across the
Jamuna river.This is, of course, an illusion
The Taj Mahal,
located near the Indian city of Agra, is one of the world's greatest
architectural treasures. The almost supernatural beauty of the Taj Mahal and
its grounds transcends culture and history, and speaks with a voice of its
own to visitors from all over the world of feelings that are common to all
humanity.
It has been called the most beautiful temple in the
world, despite the fact that it was built at the cost of much human life.
The Taj Mahal is a real monument of one man's love for a woman. The story is
a sad one, told many times. But it never hurts to tell it again. In 1631,
when his wife died in childbirth, the emperor Shah Jahan brought to Agra the
most skilled craftsmen from all Asia and even Europe, to build the white
marble mausoleum that is the Taj Mahal. He intended to build a black marble
mausoleum for himself, and the link between the two was to be a silver
bridge. This fantastic plan suffered a dramatic and permanent setback when
the Shah himself died. Its stunning architectural beauty is beyond
description, particularly at dawn and at sunset when it seems to glow in the
light. The Taj stands on a raised square platform with its four corners
truncated, forming an unequal octagon. The architectural design uses the
interlocking arabesque concept, in which each element stands on its own and
perfectly integrates with the main structure. It uses the principles of
self-replicating geometry and a symmetry of architectural elements. If you
don't want the huge crowds to distract you from your view, try arriving just
as it opens or is about to close. A few minutes alone in the perpetually
echoing inner sanctum will reward you far more than several hours spent on a
guided tour. Especially if your tour guide is Murbat Singh, who makes it his
job to find a new comic slant on the Taj story every time he tells it. To
really do the Taj Mahal justice, you should plan to spend at least a full
day in the grounds, to see this stunning piece of architecture at dawn,
midday, and at dusk. The colours and atmosphere of the gardens and the Taj
itself constantly change throughout
About Taj Mahal
The construction of this marble masterpiece is credited to the Mughal
emperor Shah Jahan who erected this mausoleum in memory of his beloved wife,
Arjumarid Bano Begum; popularly known as Mumtaz Mahal, who died in A.H. 1040
(A.D. 1630). Her last wish to her husband was "to build a tomb in her
memory such as the world had never seen before". Thus emperor Shah
Jahan set about building this fairy tale like marvel.
How to
Reach Taj Mahal The main gate of Taj faces the Southern
gate. The gateway is 151 fl. by 117 fl. and rises to a height of lOO fl.
Tourists can enter the main compound by a small gate at the side of the main
gate. Eatables, cigarettes, pan masalas and matchboxes are not allowed
inside the monument. There is a cloakroom to the right of this gate where
one can keep their luggage.
Tour Packages of Taj
Mahal Duration - 3
Nights / 4 Days
Places to See -
Delhi - Agra
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