The Taj Mahal in Agra, India has been declared as a world heritage site. This massive marble mausoleum was constructed for Begum Mumtaz Mahal, the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's beloved wife. It took 20 years to complete the construction of this wonder monument. The excellent quality marble blocks used for the construction of the Taj Mahal was carted to Agra all the way from Makrana in Rajasthan, India. More than 20,000 workers and skilled artisans worked together to create this beautiful and stunning mausoleum.
During your tours and vacations to the Taj Mahal you can marvel at the intricate, exquisite and lavish inlay work done with semi-precious and precious stones on the walls of this great mausoleum that is located on the banks of the River Yamuna.
The Charbagh area right in front of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India is a fascinating sight with its ornamental fountains and lush green lawns that have been maintained till date.
During your tours and vacations to the area you will discover that the Taj Mahal is basically an integral part of a huge complex that comprises of a mosque, a rest house, a massive gateway and the Charbagh or the beautiful lawns.
During your tours and vacations to the Taj Mahal you enter the grounds of the main monument through a massive gateway made of red sandstone. The main area of this gateway consists of an impressive and huge main arch flanked by double storied extensions on either side.
Floral motifs ornament the walls of the main arch.
Once you enter the main mausoleum you can see the dome of the Taj Mahal that gives the impression of a pure white inverted lotus flower in full bloom. The four minarets that stand on the four corners of the Taj Mahal add to its beauty and extend a sense of balance to the entire monument.
Taj Mahal is an elegy in marble or some contend that its is an opulent expression of a dream which is regarded as amongst the seven wonders of the world. Taj Mahal is a poet's delight and a romantic's dream comes true. Taj Mahal has to its credit the grave of Arjumand Banu which is the other name given to Mumtaz Mahal. Mughals had this tradition of changing the names of their wives once the nuptials are done and Taj Mahal is testimony to the emperor's love for the Queen.
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