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Presentation on Taj Mahal.
History of Taj Mahal
History of Taj Mahal History of Taj Mahal Image source - tourinews.es The Taj Mahal is an enormous beautiful Palace. The construction of Taj Mahal was begun in 1632 and completed in 1643. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan dedicated this beautiful monument to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal was constructed in 20years period. From the southern bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, the famous complex is among the most eminent types of Mughal architecture which combined Indian, Persian and Islamic influences. Its made of whitecolored marble. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983, it remains among the world’s most celebrated structures along with a stunning indication of India’s wealthy history. Image Source - thefamouspeople.com Shah Jahan was part of the Mughal empire that ruled the majority of northern India in the early 16th towards the mid 18th century. Following the dying of his father, King Jahangir, in 1627. He married Mumtaj on 30th April 1612. Image Source - steemit.com Mumtaz Mahal was born on 27th April 1593 in Agra to a family of Persian Nobility. She was the daughter of Abu'lHasan Asaf Khan. She was married at the age of 19 on 30th April 1612 with Shah Jahan. In 1631, Mumtaz Mahal died. Taj Mahal in recognition of Mumtaz Mahal, the mausoleum was built of whitecolored marble inlaid with semiprecious gemstones (including jade, very, lapis lazuli, amethyst, and turquoise). Its central dome reaches a height of 240 ft (73 meters) and it is encircled by four smaller sized domes four slender towers, or minarets, was in the corners. Within the mausoleum, an octagonal in shape marble chamber adorned with carvings and semiprecious gemstones housed the cenotaph, tomb of Mumtaz Mahal. Construction and Designs from The Taj Mahal Image Source askideas.com Based on one true love and sensational story, Shah Jahan ordered to cut both hands of the Taj Mahal's architect and the workers who made Taj Mahal. The reason was “so that they could never build another Taj Mahal.” Are You Aware? THANKS
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