The Taj Mahal Agra is Vivid poetry oin Marble . A marvellous piece of pietra Dura (the stone in lay work)and a movement dedicated to eternal love or the eighth wonder in the World The beauty of the Taj Mahal ,located in Agra ,cannot be expressed in words Built by Shahjahan the 5th Mogal ruler of india in 16th century,the mausolem is atrubute to his second wife ,advisor and soulmate Mumtaz Mahal.
Fulfilling her wish to create an unforgettable monument in memory of his love foer each other ;Shahjahan organise an international compitition for finalise the design of the desired structure,which took the shape of the Taj Mahal in Agra in India was desined by Ustad Ahmad Lauhri.It was constructed in 22 years by the labour of about 20,000 craftsmen
A geometrical and architectural ,the Taj Mahal is a fassion of moghal and islamic architecture.Aggregatiom of so many independent structures,the Taj Mahal consisits of tombs , gardens,fountains and gateways.Taj Mahal is one of the most popular structure in India.Agra is also home to so many historical places that you can visit in tour of Agra
The Taj Mahal is the most magnificent tribute to love and beauty and one of the indian proud est creation in India is easily the most identified image toi be associated with India.
HISTORY OF TAJ MAHAL
The stiry goes back in 1607 A.D, when the prince of the Royal Moghal household scorll down the Meena Bazar,accompained by a string of fawing countries,the caught a glimpse of a girl hawking silk and glass beads.5 years later the real 20 years old went to wed his 19 years bride.
Taj Mahal Architecture
Overlooking the river Yamuna, and visible from the port in the west,the Taj mahal stands at the northern end of east gardens enclosed by walls. Its layout followsa distinctly Islamic theme ,representing paradise
The Taj Mahal stands and perfect in the garden of cypresses and reflecting pools on the banksof river Yamuna.Its pure white marble shimmers in silver in the moonlight,glows softly pink at dawn,and at close of day reflects the fairy tints of the setting sun
The garden of the Taj Mahal in Islamic style of architecture is not just another feature it has a well define dreaming and it symbolizes the spirituality .According to the Holy Koran,a garden is symbolic of paradise. on leavingthe entrance of gateway, you can view sprawling garden in front if you gong all the way up to the plinth of Taj Mahal