When Mumtaz Mahal was still alive, she extracted four promises from Shah Jahan. First, to build the Taj; second, he would marry again; third, he would be kind to their children; fourth, he would visit the tomb on her death anniversary.
After undergoing mourning for two years, Shah Jahan decided to immortalize her memories in the form of a monument. So finally, after the efforts of 20,000 workers the Taj Mahal was turned from a dream into a reality. What is there to see at the taj mahal.
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What can you see inside the Taj Mahal?
- The Body of Mumtaz Mahal
- The Body of Shah Jahan
- Two Empty Cenotaphs
- Walls Inlaid with Precious Stones
- Floors Covered in Octagonal Stars
What is so special in Taj Mahal?
The Taj Mahal is considered to be the greatest architectural achievement in the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture. Its recognised architectonic beauty has a rhythmic combination of solids and voids, concave and convex and light shadow; such as arches and domes further increases the aesthetic aspect.
What are four things around Taj Mahal?
- Taj Mahaal
- Agra Fort
- Wildlife SOS
- Tomb of itimad-ab-tulah
- Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity
- Sheesh Mahal
- Mehtab bagh
- Agra Art Gallery
Is there anything inside the Taj Mahal?
Inside the Taj Mahal, the cenotaphs honoring Mumtaz Mahal [Mumtaz Mahal (Persian: ممتازمحل/[mʊmˈt̪aːz mɛˈɦɛl]/; lit. ‘the exalted one of the Palace’), born Arjumand Banu Begum (29 october 1593 – 17 June 1631) was the empress consort of Mughal Empire from 19 January 1628 to 17 June 1631 as the chief consort of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan] and Shah Jahan [Shah Jahan, meaning “King of the World”, alluding to his pride in his Timurid roots and his ambitions] are enclosed in an eight-sided chamber ornamented with pietra dura (an inlay with semi-precious stones) and a marble lattice screen. But the gorgeous monuments are just for show: The real sarcophagi are in a quiet room below, at garden level.
What is inside the dome of Taj Mahal?
Central dome: The marble dome is the Taj Mahal’s most recognizable feature, and makes it a prime example of Islamic architecture. Inside, the dome’s vaulted ceilings have a carved, honeycomb pattern. The dome is often called an onion dome because of its bell-like shape.
Why is Taj Mahal one of the 7 Wonders?
The Taj Mahal Is a Prime Example of Mughal Architecture It is also one of the finest examples of Indo-Islamic sepulchral architecture. The Indian architect Ustad-Ahmad Lahori [Ustad Ahmad Lahori (Persian: استاد احمد لاهوری) was an architect from the South Asia-based Mughal Empire, who is said to have been the chief architect of the Taj Mahal in Agra, built between 1632 and 1648 during the rule of the Emperor Shah Jahan] was responsible for designing the building and grounds. He went to great lengths in creating an icon for the Mughal era.
what is there to see at the taj mahal, To fulfill the promise he had made to his wife, Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal. Watching the Taj Mahal monument in itself is a tribute to love. Taj Mahal is located in the city of Agra in India. It took 22 years to get it complete. It is alleged that the hands of all the workers had been cut off so that they could never build any other monument like the Taj Mahal.
What is there to see at the taj mahal, Iranian architect Istad Usa turned the promise made by Shah Jahan to his wife into a reality. The architectural complex has five main elements. Entering through the beautifully curved “Darwaza”, or the main gateway, you reach to” the Bageecha” or the garden covered with lush green trees and fragrant flowers.
On the left of the Taj is the “Masjid” built with red sandstones. Prayer is done here and on the right side of the Taj is “naqqar khaana”or the rest house.
