By Tamila Rustamova

CS

1C, 1ST TERM REQUIRED PROJECT

Taj mahal

• Location of Taj Mahal: Agra, India

• Famous As: 7th Wonder of the world

• Taj Mahal Was Built By: Mughal Emperor Shahjahan

• Built In The Memory Of: Mumtaz Mahal

• State: Uttar Pradesh, India

• Temp: Summer - Max – 45 degree centigrade, Winter –

- Min - 4 degree centigrade

• The Taj Mahal is made of white marble.

• The height of the Taj Mahal is 75 metres.

• An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife ( Mumtaz Mahal), the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.

• The Taj Mahal is located on the right bank of the Yamuna River in a vast Mughal garden that encompasses nearly 17 hectares, in the Agra District in Uttar Pradesh

• On the east side of the Taj stands the

twin of the Mosque, a parallel structure

also made of red sandstone, referred to

as the jawab, or "answer". Because it faced

away from the Mecca, it was never used for

prayer. Its presence there has always been

something of an enigma. Was it a caravanserai

for pilgrims, or a meeting hall before the

faithful gathered before prayer? More plausible

is the theory that its purpose was purely

architectural, to counterbalance the Mosque and

preserve the symmetry of the entire design on the platform.

Taj Mahal, the magnificent monument that stands at the heart of India has a story that has been melting the hearts of millions of listeners since the time Taj has been visible. A story, that although ended back in 1631, continues to live on in the form of Taj and is considered a living example of eternal love. It's the love story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, two people from the course of history who set an example for the people living in present and the future to come.

The Taj Mahal is one ofthe seven wonders of

the world, and a UNESCOWorld Heritage site. The

Taj Mahal was built from1632-1653 by Mogul

Emperor Shah Jahan inmemory of his wifeMumtaz Mahal.

The site is one of the most recognized in all of India.

• The story has been told many times – of Shah Jahan’s favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal,

• who died at the age of 39 when delivering a child and the greif that then made the Shah immortalize their love by building the “dream in marble” – 22 years in the making with the help of over 22.000 craftsmen.

• The Taj Mahal is one of the most wonderful tourism destinations in India and is aptly considered one of the greatest wonders of the world. People all over the world desire to see the grandeur of the Taj Mahal and only a lucky few get to see this wonder in marble. The Taj Mahal signifies and glorifies human love, has withstood the test of time, and still stands in all its glory. Emperor Shahjahan has firmly put Agra on the travel and tourism map of the world.

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