Taj mahal most beautiful architecture in india and also the part of seven wonders of the world
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Taj mahal
If you are in India and you didn’t seen Taj mahal then plan a quick trip to visit TaJ Mahal. Its believed that this amazing and beautiful Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Sahajahan in the memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. There are lot of hidden stories about making of Taj mahal.
The Taj Mahal is one of the finest Mughal architecture in india. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is cited as “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage.”
The Taj mahal gives us unbelievable feeling and unique experience. The beauty of this architecture varies time to time. It looks milky white in the soft light that characterizes early morning, in the afternoon sun makes it glisten bright and dazzling in the overhead sunlight. The poornima moon light night it look like a white jewel and beautiful in a sense that cannot be put into words.
This known for romantic masterpiece and sheer majesty is unbelievably true and millions of people chose it World’s top wonders out of seven.
About Mumtaj Mahal love story
Arjumand Banu Begum, popularly known as Mumtaz Mahal (April, 1593 – 17 June 1631) was an Empress of India during the Mughal Dynasty. Her father was the brother of Empress Nur Jahan (who subsequently became the wife of the emperor Jahangir.
She was married to Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1612 AD at the age of 19 years. She was his third wife, and became his favorite. After their wedding celebrations. The shah Jahan found her in appearance and character elect among all the women of the time. He has gave her the title ‘Mumtaz Mahal’ Begum.
Mumtaz Mahal had a very deep and loving marriage with Shah Jahan. Even during her lifetime, poets would extol her beauty, gracefulness and compassion. Mumtaz Mahal was Shah Jahan’s most trusted companion she almost remain and travel with Shah Jahan all over the Mughal Empire.
His trust in her was so great that he even gave her his imperial seal, the Muhr Uzah. She also enjoyed lot of different activity like watching elephant and combat fights performed for the court. Mumtaz spend some time to a riverside garden in Agra also.
Shah Jahan was completely fall in love to Mumtaz Mahal, who was his constant companion and trusted confidante and their relationship was intense.
The Emperor Shah Jahan, started construction of the Taj Complex about 1631 AD. The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 AD by employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The Subsequently outlying buildings and gardens were finished after five years in 1653 AD.
Timing and Ticket Price to Visit the Taj Mahal in Agra, India (Taj Mahal opens 30 Minutes before sunrise and closes 30 Minutes before sunset during normal operating days)
Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays for general viewing. Other days it is always open. The Agra fort is just 3 km from taj mahal
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