Taj Mahal
The
Taj Mahal Agra is a vivid poetry in Marble. A marvellous piece of
Pietra Dura (the stone inlay work) and a monument dedicated to
eternal love or the eighth wonder in the World - The beauty of the
Taj Mahal, located in Agra, cannot be expressed in words. Built by
Shahjahan, the fifth Mughal ruler of India in 1631 AD, the
mausoleum is a tribute to his second wife, advisor and soulmate,
Mumtaz Mahal.
Fulfilling her wish to create an
unforgettable monument in memory of their love for each other;
Shahjahan organised an international competition for finalising
the design of the desired structure, which took the shape of
Tajmahal, Agra after construction. Made by 28 rare, semi precious
and precious stones, the Taj Mahal in Agra India was designed by
Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. It was erected in 22 years by the hard labour
of about 20,000 craftsmen.
A geometrical and architectural
marvel, the Taj Mahal, Agra is a fusion of Mughal and Islamic
architecture. An aggregation of many independent structures, the
Taj Mahal Agra consists of tombs, gardens, fountains, mosques and
gateways. The Taj Mahal Agra is one of the finest monuments in
India. The City of the Taj—Agra is also home to various historical
monuments that you can visit on your tour to Agra.