Taj Mahal Architecture
The structure of Taj Mahal adheres to the Islamic style (Mughal style) of architecture,
which flourished in India during the medieval period. The Islamic style of architecture
is also referred to as the Indo-Islamic style of architecture.
Taj Mahal Building
Unlike other Mughal tombs, the garden of the Taj Mahal has been laid out entirely
in front of the tomb and does not play any part in the 'background'. Instead,
the background has been provided by the sky. This background is not constant;
it changes its colour and texture more than often, and the Taj is always presented
in a variety of tints and moods. Its shades are subtly reflected on the white
marble surface of the Taj Mahal which changes its colour and complexion accordingly.
Taj Mahal Building Details
Despite several controversies that claim that the Taj Mahal was designed by
an Italian Geronimo Veroneo, or a French silversmith Austin de Bordeaux, the
first real evidence of the architect's identity emerged in the 1930s when a
seventeenth century manuscript called the Diwan-i-Muhandis was found to mention
the Taj Mahal.
Taj Mahal Excursions
Delhi is the capital of India since old times. Delhi's history dates back to
the first millenium BC, when it was known as Indraprastha. The Tomar Rajputs
built Lal Kot, the core of the first of Delhi's seven cities. It is the epicenter
of the nation's politics, economy and culture. History is alive and throbbing
in Delhi, the capital of India.
Taj Mahal Garden
The garden in essense is based on symmetry and geometrical measurements. The
lush green garden expands from the main gateway to the plinth, over which stands
the tomb. The Persian style garden has a close link with paradise, since Quran
describes paradise as a beautiful garden.
Taj Mahal Getting There
Indian Airlines (Domestic Airline in India) runs daily flights from Delhi to
Agra. Kheria Airport (Airport of Agra) is about 6 km from the Agra city centre
and is easily accessible by taxis and auto-rickshaws at nominal rates.
Taj Mahal History
The construction of Taj Mahal was started in A.D. 1632 and completed at the
ended in 1648 A.D. For seventeen years, twenty thousand workmen are said to
have been employed on it daily, for their accommodation a small town, named
after the deceased empress- 'Mumtazabad', now known as Taj Ganj, was built adjacent
to it.
Taj Mahal Interior
The interior of the mausoleum comprises a lofty central chamber, a crypt immediately
below this and four octagonal corner rooms originally intended to house the
graves of other royal family members.
Taj Mahal Location
Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal and once the capital of the Mughal empire, has
several monuments which display the splendour of Mughal architecture. It was
here that Babar, the founder of the dynasty, had the first formal Persian garden
laid out on the banks of the river Yamuna. Akbar, his grandson, raised the towering
ramparts of the great Red Fort, within whose walls Jahangir built rose-red palaces,
courts and gardens, and which Shahajahan embellished with marble mosques, palaces
and pavilions of gem-inlaid white marble.
Taj Mahal Mosque
On either side of the Taj Mahal are buildings of red sandstone. The one to the
west is a Mosque. It faces towards Mecca and is used for prayer. Before we have
a look at the mosque, let us take note of a small stone enclosure along the
western boundary wall where the well of the Mosque is located.
Queen Mumtaz Mahal
Taj Mahal is a monument of love. Taj is the pride of India. The story behind
Taj Mahal is also as beautiful as the monument. It is the love story of a prince
and a beauty girl that turned into a legend.
Taj Mahal Story
The story of Taj Mahal reflects the intensity of love. The fairy tale began
when walking through the bazaar of Agra prince qhurram saw a girl. The girl
was exceptionally beautiful. It was a love at first sight for both of them.
After five years, on an auspicious day they were married and from that moment
began the great epic of love.
Taj Mahal Tomb
The Taj Mahal is situated more than 900 ft. (275 m.) away from the entrance
at the opposite end of the garden. Towering almost 200 ft. (76m.) in height,
the tomb stands on its own marble plinth, which rests on a red sandstone platform
that serves to level the land as it slopes to the river. Four tall minarets
rise up from the corners of the white marble plinth. They taper to a majestic
height of 138 ft. and are crowned with eight windowed cupolas. elegantly accent
the central structure, framing the space like the mounting of a jewel.
Taj Mahal Pictures
