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Welcome to one of the Seven Wonders
of the World! For those of you who are romantic at
heart, this destination is unparalleled; the synonym
of India, the magnificent architecture and the
aesthetic beauty in White Makrana marble invites
everyone from the world over for an experience of a
lifetime.
Taj Mahal - History
Historically, it is the mausoleum of the mughal
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Mahal. The majestic and marvelous
tomb is a must visit for the historians and the
romantics alike since ages. The image of the one of
the man's proudest creation is unique as a tomb and
the grandeur associated with the mortal remains is
till date unmatched on Earth.
Taj Mahal - Architecture
The splendid building is not only emperor Shah
Jahan's symbol of love for his beloved, or just
another example of the mughal architecture it is a
contribution to the world heritage.
Taj Mahal - Construction
This love's labor involved 22 long years of effort
by 20,000 odd people. The construction of the tomb
began in 1931, when Mumtaz Mahal passed away while
giving birth to Shah Jahan's 14th child and was
finally completed in 1953.
Taj Mahal - View
The description of the magnificence of the elegy
becomes wordless both at dawn and dusk. The view of
the beauty of the mausoleum remains unsurpassed in
human minds if seen glowing in the light of the full
moon.
Taj Mahal - Setting
The flowing Jamuna right behind the palatial
monument adds to its beauty. The tourists flock to
the spot to experience the soul stirring romance
that still lingers in the air around the 'Crown
Palace'. The splendor stands in full glory on the
high podium with a paradise setting of walled
gardens. Lawns, gardens, pools and mosques aptly
surround the huge building, on the banks of one of
the most sacred rivers of the religious land of
India.
Taj Mahal - Love's Labour
This world-renowned are related to the onion shaped
domes and the flanking towers in relaxed the park
setting. Each work of art with the lavish use of gem
stones on the flawless marble are an example of
perfection. There are instances of the creation of
flower motifs with as many as 64 pieces of precious
stones.
Taj Mahal - Inspirations
The ethereal creation of the building was worth each
day of work. The craftsmanship can no longer be as
beautiful as the piece. The original masterpiece has
inspired several other arts like Thomas and William
Danielle, Albert Goodwin and Erastus Salisbury Field
to replicate the glory in picture on canvas. Each of
them has found a place the libraries, and museums
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