Taj Mahal (Islamic Architecture) It was in the memory of his beloved wife that Shah Jahan built a magnificent monument as a tribute to her‚ which we today known as the "Taj Mahal". The construction of Taj Mahal started in the year 1631. Masons‚ stonecutters‚ inlayers‚ carvers‚ painters‚ calligraphers‚ dome-builders and other artisans were requisitioned from the whole of the empire and also from Central Asia and Iran‚ and it took approximately 22 years to build what we see today. An epitome of love
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The effect of air pollution on the Taj Mahal As said by Mark Twain‚ ‘’ The world is split into two parts‚ those that have seen the Taj Mahal and those who have not’’. The Taj Mahal of Agra is one of the Seven Wonders of the World for reasons more than just looking magnificent. It’s the history of the Taj Mahal that adds a soul to its magnificence. It depicts a clear example of how deeply a man loved his wife‚ that even after she remained but a memory‚ he made sure that this memory would never fade
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the Taj Mahal? Conceived as both an instrument of propaganda and of an earthly replica of the house of Mumtaz in paradise‚ the Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful and symbolic buildings in the world. It is the finest examples of Mughal architecture‚ a style that merges elements from Persian‚ Islamic and Indian architectural styles‚ and a style that greatly influenced the Hindu community. Throughout history‚ the origins and sources that were used for the design of the Taj Mahal and
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Analyzing‚ Interpreting and Assessing the Visual Art of the Taj Mahal • Starting at the base of the Taj Mahal all sis elements of visual design‚ line‚ space‚ light and color‚ texture‚ pattern‚ and time and motion are all present. The Taj Mahal was completed in 1648 C.E. after 22 years of construction by Muslim Emperor Shan Jahan and master architect Ustad Isa. The Taj was erected on a square base that measures 186 x 186 feet‚ with the four corners truncated‚ which created an unequal octagon.
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Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries are collectively known as Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces and are recognised as one of Asia’s largest and finest hotel company. Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group‚ Mr. Jamsetji N. Tata‚ the company opened its first property‚ The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel‚ Bombay in 1903. The Taj‚ a symbol of Indian hospitality‚ completed its centenary year in 2003. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces comprises 93 hotels in 55 locations across India with an
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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
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Established in 1903‚ Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia’s largest and finest group of hotels‚ comprising 67 hotels in 45 locations across India with an additional 16 international hotels in the Maldives‚ Malaysia‚ Australia‚ UK‚ USA‚ Bhutan‚ Sri Lanka‚ Africa and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels‚ idyllic beach resorts to authentic Grand Palaces‚ each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality‚ The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower‚ Mumbai
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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
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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
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