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India Tourism » Places to See » Discover Taj Mahal Discover Taj Mahal About Shahjahan  A good name for Kings is achieved by means of lofty buildings... From great-great grandfather to father, the Mughals had supported the arts, setting the precedent for Shah Jahan. He was fascinated by painting and jewelry.... ...more About Mumtaj  The year 1607 was a momentous year for Prince Khurram, the eldest son of Emperor Jahangir and his father's favourite. He was a young handsome prince accustomed to luxury and refinement. As he made his way to the Meena bazaar.... ...more Building of Taj Mahal  Besides the miraculous architectural features and the elaborate ornamentation of the Taj Mahal, many additional features, which can often be overlooked, help complement and enhance this spectacular monument.... ...more Design & Layout of Taj Mahal  The Mausoleum of the Taj Mahal at Agra stands in a formally laid-out walled garden entered through a pavilion. The architectural complex comprises five main elements: the Darwaza or main gateway, the Bageecha or garden.... ...more Craftsman  The Taj was not designed by a single person. The project demanded talent from many quarters.The names of many of the builders who participated in the construction of the Taj in different capacities have come down to us.... ...more Legends & Theories  A longstanding popular tradition holds that an identical mausoleum complex was originally supposed to be built on the other side of the river, in black marble instead of white. The story suggests that Shah Jahan .... ...more Main Gateway of Taj Mahal  The gateway is just one element among others, such as the dome and tomb room, displaying significant Hindu motifs on the Taj Mahal. It is an imposingly tall niche doorway in the shape of an ogival arch, and is half the height of the entire.... ...more Story of Making Taj Mahal A yellowish copy of an old portrait appears in every travel booklet in India. The portrayed lady gently gazes upon tourists from all over the world. Her dark eyes were once softly shining like deep water in moonlight.... ...more Taj Mosque  Mosque on the west side of Tai Mahal. On either side of the Tai Mahal are buildings of red sandstone. The one to the west is a Mosque. It faces towards Mecca and is used for prayer. Before we have a look at the.... ...more Taj Garden  A green carpet of garden, a Persian garden, runs from the main gateway to the foot of the Taj Mahal. Such gardens were introduced to India by Babur, the first Mughal emperor, who also brought with him the.... ...more Story of Second Taj Mahal According to popular legend, Shah Jahan decided to construct another Taj Mahal in black marble on the other side of the river Yamuna and to connect the two by a bridge. This structure was intended to be his own tomb. It has been recorded.... ...more Location of Taj Mahal  Agra is mentioned in the ancient epic Mahabharata as Agraban, the sister city of the more prominent Mathura. Agra was established in 1475 by Badal Singh and came into its own when Sikander Lodhi of the Lodhi dynasty .... ...more History of Taj Mahal  By the late 19th century, parts of the Taj Mahal had fallen badly into disrepair. During the time of the Mutiny, the Taj faced defacement by British soldiers, sepoys and government officials who chiselled out precious stones and lapis lazuli.... ...more Fall of an Empire  For the sake of a throne, the purse of the earth was emptied of treasure. The reign of Mughals from Akbar to Shah Jahan had been an era of relative peace and unrivaled prosperity in India, a time when culture and the arts.... ...more Agra India Tourism Reservation Form
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