Mumtaz Mahal Arjumand Banu Begum (also called Mumtaz Mahal) was the third wife of Shah Jahan. Mumtaz Mahal (meaning ’Jewel of the palace’) was the nickname her husband gave to her. Mumtaz Mahal was born in April 1593 in Agra‚ India. Her father was the Persian noble Abdul Hasan Asaf Khan‚ the brother of Nur Jahan. Mumtaz was a Muslim and fell in love with and married her cousin‚ Shah Jahan‚ later to be the Mughal emperor on May 10‚ 1612 at the age of 19. She was his third wife‚ and became his
Premium Mumtaz Mahal Mughal Empire Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal is a tomb built in the 17th century by Mughal ruler Shah Jahan in memory of his wife‚ Mumtaz Mahal. It is in the city of Agra‚ Uttar Pradesh‚ Republic of India. Widely thought of as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world‚ it is one of India’s biggest tourist attractions. It was chosen as one of the Wonders of the World in 2007.[1] It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site‚ together with the Agra Fort‚ 2.5 kilometers away.[2] The Taj Mahal is an example of
Premium Taj Mahal Mughal Empire Agra
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 Mahal ii. Mumtaz Mahal was the emperor’s favorite wife. Mumtaz Mahal died after giving
Premium Taj Mahal Agra Mumtaz Mahal
The TAJ MAHAL – A symbol of Love In my opinion‚ The Taj Mahal would be a great place for a travel brochure. I visited Taj Mahal few years ago with my family. The Taj Mahal is located in Agra‚ close to the capital of India‚ Delhi. I had been hearing about the beauty and the story behind it since my childhood. After my visit to the Taj Mahal‚ I could see why it is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is beautiful not just in daylight but at night also‚ especially in the moonlight. The Taj Mahal
Premium Taj Mahal Mughal Empire Agra
Sara: So as the name suggests‚ was this Badshah Akbar’s palace‚ Abul? Abul Fazl: In a way‚ yes.The ruins of Akbari Mahal meaning Akbar’s Palace are a testimony to the presence of the huge imperial courts surrounded by a series of spacious chambers. Set between Jehangiri Mahal and Bengali Burj‚ it was a part of a larger palace complex and was used for various residential purposes. Built in between 1565-69‚ it had a large stone paved courtyard enclosed by suites and chambers. You can still see the
Premium Agra Taj Mahal Mughal Empire
The Taj Mahal Year of Construction : 1631 Completed In : 1653 Time Taken : 22 years Built By : Shah Jahan Dedicated to : Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Bano Begum)‚ the wife of Shah Jahan Location : Agra (Uttar Pradesh) The Taj M ahal stands in the city of Agra in the northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh‚ on the banks of Yamuna River. The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor‚ Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal‚ also known as Arjumand Bano Begum
Premium Agra Delhi Mughal Empire
The Taj Mahal The magnificent monument in India is the every lover’s journey‚ it is the ultimate tribute to love‚ a stunning piece of marble which reflects the image of love and beauty. it was built by Mughaual empire Shah Jahal as a dedicate monument to his beloved wife‚ Mumtaz Mahal.Taj Mahal is now in the Top of the list of Seven Wonders of the World and as a UNESCO world heritage site.The Taj Mahal is one of the world’s famous tourist attractions and one of the most beautiful structure composition
Premium Taj Mahal Mughal Empire Agra
| The Taj Mahal | Michaela Anne Hameed | | This is about the history and facts on the Taj Mahal | | Michaela Anne Hameed | 2/20/2012 | | Michaela Hameed Michaela Hameed The Taj Mahal is considered to be one of the Wonders of the World and it is most likely the most famous building in all of India. It is a mausoleum and it was dedicated to Shan Jahan’s deceased third wife Mumtaz Mahal. She died giving birth to her fourteenth child. After her death he decided to
Premium Taj Mahal Mughal Empire Agra
brief history and Its beauty * Love-Art mixed Monument of Glory * Conclusion My 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
Premium Taj Mahal Agra Mumtaz Mahal
The Taj Mahal For many years‚ the Taj Mahal has inspired many people. It was one of the most immaculate architectural creations of the world. It has drawn people from all walks of life to witness this ultimate memorial and few have been unmoved by its unmatched beauty. Not only was the Taj Mahal a symbol of Shah Jahan’s love for his wife‚ it also encompassed a design combing different cultures and was built with a sophistication unknown to the period. Persian for crown and palace‚ the Taj Mahal
Premium Mughal Empire Taj Mahal Agra
j The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra‚ India‚ that was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife‚ Mumtaz Mahal.The Taj Mahal (also "the Taj") is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture‚ a style that combines elements from Persian‚ Turkish‚ Indian‚ and Islamic architectural styles. In 1983‚ the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s
Premium Agra Taj Mahal Mughal Empire
1631‚ Shah Jahan‚ emperor during theMughal Empire’s period of greatestprosperity‚ was griefstricken when his thirdwife‚ Mumtaz Mahal‚ died during the birthof their fourteenth child‚ Gauhara Begum.Construction of the Taj Mahal began in1632‚ one year after her death.The courtchronicles of Shah Jahan’s grief illustratethe love story traditionally held as aninspiration for Taj Mahal. The principalmausoleum was completed in 1648 andthe surrounding buildings and garden werefinished five years later. •Emperor
Premium Taj Mahal Mumtaz Mahal Agra
first saw The Taj Mahal one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This splendid masterpiece of architecture was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife‚ Arjumand Banu who was later known as Mumtaz Mahal‚ which means‚ the Distinguished of the Palace. On a school trip‚ I got my first chance to visit this beautiful gift of love. Although city of Agra‚ where Taj Mahal is situated‚ is just a few hours drive away from my home town‚ I never got chance to visit The Taj Mahal before. I was
Premium Taj Mahal Mumtaz Mahal Agra
EVE PROJECT NEW DELHI (AP) — Air pollution is turning the Taj Mahal‚ India’s famed white-marble monument to love‚ a decidedly unromantic yellow. But as with many aging beauties‚ a therapeutic mud pack has been recommended to restore its natural allure. A report put before India’s Parliament on Monday said that despite efforts taken by the government to preserve the 17th-century edifice‚ pollution was taking its toll. The coloring was blamed on high levels of "suspended particulate matter" — or
Premium Agra Mughal Empire Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal Specific purpose: To inform my audience about how and why the Taj Mahal was built. Central Idea: (SLIDE) The Taj Mahal is a beautiful and timeless creation that took much thought but the history and love that went into it is just as astounding. Introduction: Attention Getter: The Taj Mahal is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World not only because of its beauty but because of the amazing history behind it and its construction. When most would give flowers or jewelry to remember the
Premium Taj Mahal Mughal Empire Agra
Taj Mahal - The Taj - is the "King Emperor" amongst the World Wonders. The Taj is the final achievement and acme of the Mughal Art. It represents the most refined aesthetic values. It is a fantasy-like grandeur. It is the perfect culmination and artistic interplay of the architects’ skill the jewellers’ inspiration. The marble in-lay walls of the Taj are amongst the most outstanding examples of decorative workmanship. The elegant symmetry of its exterior and the aerial grace of its domes and minarets
Premium Pollution Taj Mahal Air pollution
A TRIP TO TAJ MAHAL Taj‚ the eighth miracle of the world‚ the regularly living making of man stands on the bank of the Yamuna stream close Agra. It is an image of affection of a lord Shahjahan for his dearest ruler Mumtaz Mahal. We had a group trip going to for this significant landmark by Mughal sovereign. The visit was composed by my school. We were more than thirty students. We ventured out from Delhi to Agra by transport. The trip began promptly in the morning and we began at 9.00 am and
Premium Mughal Empire Agra Taj Mahal
Taj‚ the eighth wonder of the world‚ the ever living creation of man stands on the bank of the Yamuna river near Agra. It is a symbol of love of a king Shahjahan for his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. We had a group visiting for this memorable monument by Mughal emperor. The visit was organized by the History professor‚ who organized the tour for a spot study. We were more than thirty students. We travelled from Delhi to Agra by bus. The journey started early in the morning and we started at 9.00
Premium Mughal Empire Agra Mumtaz Mahal
Unless you’ve been living under a rock or something‚ you’d probably know the story behind the building of the great monument of love‚ Taj Mahal. Yes‚ there’s no way you can get this wrong! Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan was Jehangir’s son. When Jehangir’s health deteriorated‚ Shah Jahan took over the throne. Shah Jahan’s reign was a happy and prosperous one and it was an era of riches. During his reign
Premium Mughal Empire Agra Taj Mahal
SAVE THE TAJ MAHAL! Introduction: The Taj Mahal should be preserved because it is a testament to love‚ it also embodied the power of Shah Jahan himself while he was alive. Bart wrote the article “How to Save the Taj Mahal” By Jeffrey Bartholet so he can persuade us into preserving the Taj Mahal. BP1: To Begin With in Bart’s article he writes that Mehta is trying to save the Taj Mahal‚ one reason why we should preserve the Taj Mahal is that factories are being forced out because they are causing
Free Taj Mahal Mughal Empire Agra