The TAJ MAHAL

Taj Mahal at Agra, India is one of the wonders of the world.Situated On the banks of river Yamuna in Agra.

Its Construction Began in 1631 and was completed in  1653.Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan,it spreads across 42 acres.

The Taj Mahal  actually consists of many  structures.Thousands of artisans and craftsmen were employed by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to build this Magnificent Structure in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, with whom he fell in love at the first sight.

The word “Taj Mahal” was derived from the name of Shah Jahan wife Mumtaz Mahal and means “Crown Palace”.The Taj Mahal attracts from 2 to 4 million visitors annually, with more than 200,000 from overseas. Most tourists visit in the cooler months of October, November and February.The love behind this outstanding monument is what has given a life to this monument.

The central focus of the complex is the tomb.Like most Mughal tombs, the basic elements are Persian in origin.The marble dome that surmounts the tomb is the most spectacular featureThe dome and chattris are topped by a gilded finial, which mixes traditional Persian and Hindu decorative elements.decorations of the Taj Mahal are among the finest to be found in Mughal architecture.the building has been the source of an admiration transcending culture and geography, and so personal and emotional responses have consistently eclipsed scholastic appraisals of the monument.