The Taj Mahal History

Taj Mahal, Agra Overview What is widely considered as the most beautiful building in the world, Taj Mahal is located in the historical city of. Called as the 'symbol of love', it was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Every year visitors numbering more than the entire population of Agra passes through the magnificent gates to catch a glimpse of this breathtaking monument, and only a few leave disappointed. Shah Jahan said about the Taj that it made ' the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes'. The Taj Mahal stands for the Crown of Palaces in the Persian language. It rises from the dust-beaten earth of, but even the wildest imaginations leave visitors underprepared for this world wonder.

1. Facts About The Taj Mahal

Commissioned to be built in the year 1632 by Shah Jahan by his favorite river, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is built around his wife Mumtaz Mahal’s tomb. Spread across 42 acres, the area also has a guest house and mosque as well as formal gardens. The Taj Mahal’s main construction was completed in the year 1643. History of the Taj Mahal. India's most famous monument, the Taj Mahal is also the most perfect mausoleum of Arab-Indian architecture. This page explains when, how and why it was built, but it also gives information about its history through the years. But first of all it should be noted that its history is very unrestrained.

It is a breath stealing moment when the gates of this monument are traversed, and the Taj Mahal comes into focus. It is considered as the finest example of Mughal architecture and is now a UNESCO world heritage site. Covering a land over 60 bighas, the Taj Mahal was constructed using white marble obtained from Makrana in Rajasthan. Rabindranath Tagore described it as ' a teardrop in the cheek of eternity' while Rudyard Keepling said it is ' the embodiment of all things pure'. It took almost 17 years to complete the construction of the Taj Mahal, and it was finally completed by 1653. The tomb is laid out in a rectangular shape, and that can be approached through a massive gateway which has an arch and alcoves on either side of it. The Taj, so majestic from the exterior, has equally splendid artistic work done in the interiors.

There are water channels and fountains in the entrance which makes the monument even more spectacular. Simply said, it is the most beautiful building in the world, and it's impossible to see it without feeling wonderstruck! Pokemon glazed. Taj Mahal Timings and Ticket The Taj Mahal remains open every day from sunrise to sunset. However, it is closed every Friday to anyone not attending prayers at the mosque.

Facts About The Taj Mahal

The entrance fee for the five main sights of Agra - Taj Mahal,,, and - is made up of charges from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and Agra Development Board (ADA). The entry ticket to Taj Mahal costs INR 750, out of which INR 500 is a special ADA ticket. It gives you savings on the other four sights when visited on the same day. It will save you INR 50 at Agra Fort and INR 10 each at the other three monuments. You can buy this ADA ticket from any of the five sights. History of Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal was built as a mausoleum by Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died while giving birth to their 14th child in 1631.

Her death left the emperor completely heartbroken, and his hair is said to have turned grey overnight. The construction of the Taj began in 1632. Th main building was completed in eight years, but the whole complex was not completed until 1653. Soon after the construction was completed, Shah Jahan was overthrown by his son Aurangzeb and imprisoned in the Agra Fort. For the rest of his life, he could only gaze at his wondrous creation through a window. Shah Jahan died in 1666, after which his mortal remains were buried here alongside Mumtaz. Over 20,000 people from all over Indian and Central Asia worked on this striking building.