The Taj Mahal is a white
marble mausoleum located on the southern bank of the Yamuna River in the
Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor
Shah Jahan (reigned 1628–1658) to house the tomb of his favorite wife of
three, Mumtaz Mahal.Construction of the mausoleum was essentially
completed in 1643 but work continued on other phases of the project for
an additional ten years. The Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the
best example of Mughal architecture and is widely recognized as "the
jewel of Muslim art in India". It is one of the world’s most celebrated
structures and a symbol of India’s rich history. Designated a UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 1983, the Taj Mahal attracts some 3 million
visitors a year.
Inspiration
In 1631, Shah Jahan, emperor during the Mughal empire's period of greatest prosperity, was grief-stricken when his favorite of three wives and beloved companion, Mumtaz Mahal, a Persian princess, died during the birth of their 14th child, Gauhara Begum. Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632. The court chronicles of Shah Jahan's grief illustrate the love story traditionally held as an inspiration for Taj Mahal. The principal mausoleum was completed in 1643 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished about five years later.
The tomb
is the central focus of the entire complex of the Taj Mahal. It is a large, white marble structure standing on a square plinth and consists of a symmetrical building with an iwan (an arch-shaped doorway) topped by a large dome and finial. Like most Mughal tombs, the basic elements are Persian in origin.
Inspiration
In 1631, Shah Jahan, emperor during the Mughal empire's period of greatest prosperity, was grief-stricken when his favorite of three wives and beloved companion, Mumtaz Mahal, a Persian princess, died during the birth of their 14th child, Gauhara Begum. Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632. The court chronicles of Shah Jahan's grief illustrate the love story traditionally held as an inspiration for Taj Mahal. The principal mausoleum was completed in 1643 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished about five years later.
The tomb
is the central focus of the entire complex of the Taj Mahal. It is a large, white marble structure standing on a square plinth and consists of a symmetrical building with an iwan (an arch-shaped doorway) topped by a large dome and finial. Like most Mughal tombs, the basic elements are Persian in origin.
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