ebba koch EBBA KOCH THE TAJ MAHAL: ARCHITECTURE‚ SYMBOLISM‚ AND URBAN SIGNIFICANCE Much has been written on the Taj Mahal‚ but little has been said about its architecture. There has been only one interpretation of the symbolism of the mausoleum‚1 and the urban situation of the monument in the city of Agra has been almost entirely neglected. In brief form‚ this essay presents the main results of a recently completed monograph in which I address these issues.2 The Taj Mahal is the Mughals’ great
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the Taj Mahal began in 1632.[14] The court chronicles of Shah Jahan’s grief illustrate the love story traditionally held as an inspiration for Taj Mahal.[15][16] The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later. Emperor Shah Jahan himself described the Taj in these words:[17] Shah Jahan‚ who commissioned the Taj Mahal -"Shah jahan on a globe" from the Smithsonian Institution Artistic depiction of Mumtaz Mahal Taj Mahal
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How would pop culture be defined? Firstly‚ what is pop culture? The official definition of pop culture is the entirety of ideas‚ perspectives‚ attitudes‚ memes‚ images‚ and other phenomena within the mainstream of a given culture. In the center of pop culture lies entertainment‚ and entertainment is provided and displayed by people known as celebrities. Why are they the center of pop-culture? Well that’s because celebrities consist of
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"Taj Mahal" I think a gigantic funerary mosque of white marble‚ built in Agra by order of the Mogul emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife‚ the Taj Mahal is the most perfect jewel of Moslem art in India and is one of the universally admired architectures of the world’s heritage. Not only see the beautiful Taj Mahal from the video‚ I also knew the history of itself and its country. A white marble tomb sums up many of the formal themes that have played through Islamic architecture
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The beauty of Taj is unique. It is considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Its architecture and carving work on the marble is beyond imagination. It is the crescendo of architecture. It is more than 350 years old. Its unique beauty attracts the attention of the people of the country and foreign countries. A large number of people come to see it everyday. The map of Taj Mahal was prepared by the Ustad Ahmed of Lahore. The construction of Taj Mahal began in 1631 A.D. Twenty thousand
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com/locate/lrp From Strategy to Business Models and onto Tactics Ramon Casadesus-Masanell and Joan Enric Ricart Strategy scholars have used the notion of the Business Model to refer to the ‘logic of the firm’ e how it operates and creates value for its stakeholders. On the surface‚ this notion appears to be similar to that of strategy. We present a conceptual framework to separate and relate the concepts of strategy and business model: a business model‚ we argue‚ is a reflection of the
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Analyze the Hotel Industry in Porter Five Competitive Forces Dr. David S. Y. Cheng‚ Faculty (Business) Upper Iowa University – Hong Kong Campus ABSTRACT This article is going to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Hotel Industry on a global basis and to study the viability of a hotel project‚ taking into account the five competitive forces of Michael Porter’s Model. The main competitive forces and factors within those forces will determine the feasibility and potential profitability in a
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feel: When I see Taj Mahal as a painting‚ I see with an awe in my eyes‚ When I see Taj Mahal as a photograph‚ I feel as though I view Heaven….. When I see Taj Mahal as a miniature‚ I long to hold that paradise…. When I see Taj Mahal in real‚ tears roll down my eyes…… No wonder Taj Mahal is undoubtedly my favourite tourist spot. I will never ever get bored to see that magnificent‚ glorious‚ marvelous‚ structure - an epitome of love and art eventhough I would have seen it for n number
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MGT 315 (CREATIVE AND CRITICAL THINKING) TOPIC : GEO TORISM (TAJ MAHAL) PREPAID BY : SITI SAFFIYYAH TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS | PAGE | Acknowledgement | | | | Taj Mahal | | History of Taj Mahal | | Building materials used for the construction | | The attractive of Taj Mahal | | * Interior | | * Exterior | | Location | | Picture of Taj Mahal | | Conclusion | | References | | ACKNOWLEGEMENT Special thanks for everyone especially our beloved
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I. Introduction a. There are many beautiful and worth seeing historical places in India‚ but the Taj Mahal of Agra is the most intriguing palace in the world. b. Today I will be talking about the Taj Mahal. c. I will be covering three main points such as why it was built‚ how it was built and what it is today. II. Body a. Why the Taj mahal was built. i. According to our tour guide‚ the Taj mahal was built about 350 years ago on the command of the emperor Shah Jahan for his third wife Mumtaz
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