Taj Mahal of India
Submitted by GlobeTourGuide on April 11, 2009 – 12:00 pm3 Comments
Taj Mahal is considered to be the most beautiful monument ever built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. Taj mahal is entirely built of white marble. Its stunning beauty is beyond adequate description, especially during dawn and sunset.
Emperor Shah Jahan (died 1666 C.E), Muslim, the person behind the Taj Mahal. He built it in memory of his dearest wife and queen Mumtaz Mahal at Agra, India.
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Did you know? That Taj Mahal was constructed over a period of 22years, employing 20,000 workers. It was completed in 1648 C.E. at a cost of 32 million Rupees. The Taj Mahal stands on a raised, square platform (186 x 186 feet) with its four corners truncated, forming an unequal octagon. Its central dome is fifty-eight feet in diameter and rises to a height of 213 feet. It is flanked by four subsidiary domed chambers. The four graceful, slender minarets are 162.5 feet each.
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Taj Majal is truly a remarkable architectural icon. Anyone who loves architecture should visit this place at least once before they hit the bucket.
Taj Mahal is the best. every detail is very good but I don’t like the smell of the people.peace!
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