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Located at the city of Agra in the State of Uttar Pradesh, the Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful masterpieces of architecture in the world. Agra, situated about 200 km south of New Delhi, was the Capital of the Mughals (Moguls), the Muslim Emperors who ruled Northern India between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries. The Mughals were the descendents of two of the most skilled warriors in history: the Turks and the Mongols. The Mughal dynasty reached its highest strength and fame during the reign of their early Emperors, Akbar, Jehangir, and Shah Jehan.
It was Shah Jehan who ordered the building of the Taj, in honor of his wife, Arjumand Banu who later became known as Mumtaz Mahal, the Distinguished of the Palace. Mumtaz and Shah Jehan were married in 1612 and, over the next 18 years, had 14 children together. The Empress used to accompany her husband in his military campaigns, and it was in 1630, in Burhanpur, that she gave birth to her last child, for she died in childbirth. So great was the Emperor love to his wife that he ordered the building of the most beautiful mausoleum on Earth for her.
Although it is not known for sure who planned the Taj, the name of an Indian architect of Persian descent, Ustad Ahmad Lahori, has been cited in many sources. As soon as construction began in 1630, masons, craftsmen, sculptors, and calligraphers were summoned from Persia, the Ottoman Empire, and Europe to work on the masterpiece. The site was chosen near the Capital, Agra on the southwest bank of the River Yamuna. The architectural complex is comprised of five main elements: the Darwaza or main gateway, the Bageecha or garden, the Masjid or mosque, the Naqqar Khana or rest house, and the Rauza or the Taj Mahal mausoleum. The actual Tomb is situated inside the Taj.
The unique mughal style combines elements of Persian, Central Asian, and Islamic architecture. Most impressive are the black and white chessboard marble floor, the four tall minarets (40 m high) at the corners of the structure, and the majestic dome in the middle. On closer look, the lettering of the Quran verses around the archways appears to be uniform, regardless of their height. The lettering spacing and density has been customized to give this impression to the beholder. Other illusionary effects have been accounted for in the geometry of the tomb and the tall minarets. The impressive pietra dura artwork includes geometric elements, plants and flowers, mostly common in Islamic architecture. The level of sophistication in artwork becomes obvious when one realizes that a 3 cm decorative element contains more than 50 inlaid gemstones. |
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kmanpar
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in my heart |
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Dream-with-me
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The address is as -
Taj Mahal,
Beside Jammuna River,
Near Red Fort of Agra,
Agra, Uttra Pradesh,
India,
Continent Asia,
Planet Earth, Solar System,
Milky Way, Universe. |
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Tantrabella
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http://www.indianchild.com/taj_mahal.htm
ple nty of facts here :-) |
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Vicky
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Its situated in Agra. very beautiful place but dont visit this time of the yr as its too hot. |
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yadavahir
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taj mahal is situated on the bank of holy river yumuna,in the city call agra,which situated in the state call uttarprdesh, which is situated in cuntry call india, which is situated in the world, Which is situated in the world call universe.
i think u got the answer,
for further clearification pls log on incredibleindia.com |
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akash7sinha
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in the heart of every loveable people. |
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coolgal
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in india in agra near delhi- capital of india |
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belfastboy
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It is a food take away shop just down the street from me. |
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Doctor Pill
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Array Huzoor,Wah Taj Boliya....
Dude,
u have'nt specified which Taj Mahal you are refering to-monument,Tea,Hotel,Tea Stall ...in India a lot of things are named after the monument Taj Mahal.
If u are refering to monument,its Agra in Uttar Pradesh,on the banks of the river Yamuna. |
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bio machine
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Tah Mahal,the smbol of love,one of the seven wonders of the world,and the beauty in itself is situated in India.It is the pride of Indiaand every visitor makes it a point to visit it.It is situated on the banks of river at Agra.IT is 3 hour drive from the capital of India ie. New Delhi. |
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joliezoe_bonita
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The Taj Mahal is currently situated in India, but still, you never know what might happen in the future. ;-) |
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crispey_honey
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it is situated in Agra
about 3-4 hours drive from the NCR |
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