The construction of Taj Mahal was started in 1632 and was completed in 1653 .It took 22 years to complete the building .The main architect was Ustad Ahmad Lahouri. The design of this building is a fusion of Islamic, Hindu and Persian architecture.The height of the building is 71 meters. Twenty thousand of craftsmen, artisans and workers worked day and night to transform the emperor's dream into reality. It is situated on the banks of river Yamuna. The emperor spent 32 million rupees at that time (17th century) for the construction of this building.
When you enter Taj's compound, you can't believe on your eyes that it is real. It's beauty is so divine, that you can't express it in words. You just are able to say "WOW"! One's eyes get stuck on the Taj.
You can't take your eyes off the Marble Glory! If you see Taj in the moonlight you will find it shining like a jewel. When the moonlight falls on the white marble structure it's beauty is beyond belief.
Tourists from all over the world come to see the Taj Mahal. Among them are Presidents of many countries, leaders, big celebrities and artistes.
The emperor Shahjahan loved his wife Mumtaz Mahal very much. She was an extremely beautiful lady that is why the emperor named her Mumtaz Mahal. The word 'Mumtaz' means 'Unique'. The queen died after giving birth to one of her children. Shahjahan was in deep shock after losing his beloved wife. It is said that due to sadness the emperor's hair turned white in one night.
After Queen's death Shahjahan decided to build this tomb at the place where Mumtaz Mahal was buried. After the death of emperor he was buried besides the grave of his queen in Taj Mahal.
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I knew about why he built the palace. Such a great gesture
ReplyDeleteYes Adam , thank you for visiting :)
DeleteGlad to know more about this awesome structure!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent! How I love to see the actual place!
Yes I hope you could visit it some day :)
DeleteThis is a renowned palace of love. I hope to be able to go there one day. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you , I hope the same for you :)
DeleteThis is one of those things a man bequeathed to all human beings.
ReplyDeleteI can relate the steps the Emperor followed, it is so wonderful and strange the way love can burrow into the human psyche. Maybe it is true his hair became white in a night, I know of some people whose pain has got snow into their soul in less time, and kept it forever, so sad, and so beautiful.
Luckily, he was wealthy enough to make such a wonderful gift to posterity.
Thank you, Auntie. You always make excellent posts!
Your comments are just awesome , thank you so much for being here :)
DeleteSuch an incredible feat of beauty.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my blog , it is incredible indeed :)
DeleteI hope to visit this wonderful place someday.
ReplyDeleteWelcome Betty, yes you must visit the place it is a unique beauty :)
DeleteLove'S wonderful work. Beautiful:)
ReplyDeleteyou are right Joy it is symbol of love :)
DeleteBeautiful pictures and some fantastic tid-bits of information. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank's a lot Ramakant :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, thank you for sharing the pics and info. I always think of Lady Di when I see the pictures of the Taj Mahal, she looked so forlorn sitting there on her own.
ReplyDeleteThank you Barbara, I am happy that you liked the post :)
Deletewish I'd visited!
ReplyDeleteNice to see you my friend , I hope you will :)
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