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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
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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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