Taj Mahal - Wikipedia
WEBThe Taj Mahal (/ ˌ t ɑː dʒ m ə ˈ h ɑː l, ˌ t ɑː ʒ-/ TAHJ mə-HAHL, TAHZH-, Hindi: [taːdʒ ˈmɛɦ(ɛ)l]; lit. ' Crown of the Palace ') is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (r.
What's Inside the Taj Mahal? - Asia Highlights
WEBPeople often talk about the beautiful architecture of the Taj Mahal and many are left to wonder what's on the inside of this glorious monument. This article explores the internal structure of the Taj Mahal and addresses that question in detail.
Step Inside the Taj Mahal and See Its Beautiful Interior | Taj Mahal ...
WEBInside the Taj Mahal, the cenotaphs honoring Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan are enclosed in an eight-sided chamber ornamented with pietra dura (an inlay with semi-precious stones) and a marble...
Eight Secrets of the Taj Mahal | Smithsonian
WEBFeb 14, 2017 · Inside the Taj Mahal, the cenotaphs honoring Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan are enclosed in an eight-sided chamber ornamented with pietra dura (an inlay with semi-precious stones) and a marble...
The Taj Interiors:: Interior Decoration - Taj Mahal-Official Website …
WEBThe Screen and the Cenotaphs. The naturalistic decoration of the interior culminates in the central ensemble of the cenotaphs of Mumtaz and Shah Jahan and the screen that surrounds them. It attracts all visitors today with its spectacular flowers and plants inlaid in semi-precious stones.
Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Taj Mahal, mausoleum complex in Uttar Pradesh in northern India, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. The complex houses the tombs of Shah Jahan and one of his wives, known as Mumtaz Mahal. Its stunning architecture has made it one of the most iconic monuments in the world today.
Taj Mahal ‑ Location, Timeline & Architect - HISTORY
WEBJun 13, 2011 · The Taj Mahal is an enormous mausoleum complex commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the remains of his beloved wife.
Taj Mahal: A Tour from the Top — Google Arts & Culture
WEBThe Taj Mahal is one of the great artistic treasures of the world, an instantly-recognisable emblem of India itself. It’s a mausoleum, or tomb, commissioned in 1632 by Emperor Shah Jahan, one...
The Taj Mahal Story - Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal ...
WEBA TIMELESS SAGA | Mughal Splendour. HISTORY | FACTS. Who could ever think that an eternal love leading to the saga of infinite bondage can evolve out of a desert like land and would blossom to be the reason to gift our world a poem-in-marble, The Taj!
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WEBIn the Taj Mahal the aim was to perfect the riverfront garden and enlarge it to a scale beyond the reach of ordinary mortals, to create here on earth and in the Mughal city paradisiacal garden palace for the deceased. Ground Layout of The Taj Mahal Complex. The main north-south axis runs through the garden canal and the bazaar street.