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Moments at The Taj Mahal Palace, India
The white mausoleum for Shah Jahan’s third wife is a timeless, ingenious work of art. Decorative carvings, stone inlays and mosaics inspire awe of Mughal culture.
The Taj Mahal Conceived by grieving Emperor Shah Jahan for his deceased wife, the marble mausoleum was built over 22 years, involving tens of thousands of stone workers and European inlay experts. Discover its beauty at daybreak as dawn colors light up the white marble.
Enter through red sandstone gates decorated with Quran inscriptions. As you approach, notice the symmetry of the complex, from the structures standing on either side of the mausoleum to the layout of the canals and gardens.
Sitting atop a raised base, the Taj Mahal’s only background is the sky. The huge dome and towering minarets cast a stunning silhouette at dawn. Throughout the day the marble seems to change color with the angle of the sun. Some say the grandiosity of the building was intended to represent the glory of the Mughals.
Look up to notice carved arches with gemstone flowers and calligraphy set into the marble. Once inside, listen for echoes created by the shape of the dome; this ensured prayer would reverberate before fading away. In the octagonal main hall, cenotaphs of the Shah and his wife stand amid mosaics and marble screens with spectacular gemstone inlays. The shah’s tomb is not symmetrical, as his intentions for a mausoleum of his own were thwarted when his son seized power.
Get an in-depth history of this remarkable place, including architectural plans, in the Taj Museum located in the western mosque. Here you’ll find examples of artworks, weapons, literature and craftsmanship from the time of Shah Jahan.
Photography is not allowed inside the mausoleum. It is closed to tourists on Fridays. Electric buses, which help reduce smog levels, take you from the ticket office to the monument. Tickets are reasonably priced and discounted for Indian nationals. Your ticket includes entry to nearby Agra Fort.
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If you are a fan of Mughal architecture, the Taj is a must go, even if you’re not a fan of crowds or typical tourist attractions. There’s just something magical about seeing all that white marble in person, you will marvel at how well-constructed it looks.
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the Taj Mahal which really goes without saying. Word of advice which many people will tell you is to go early in the morning to beat the majority of the crowds, we went around 06:30 which also meant we got to seen the sunrise over the Taj Mahal.
beautiful wonders of the world must visit in agrait's a long walk from the entrance be prepared wear comfy shoes and take water.
Across millennia, across a hundred years, across a few years of engineering will not be the same, it is like the force and the counterforce, the same weight of pay and return, there will be no gap. The art of stone carving in India is unparalleled, not only on the surface, but in many parts of the country. Construction began in 1633 in the great garden at the turn of the Yamuna River in northern India selected by Shajahan. In 1650, the Taj Mahal was built. It has been more than 300 years to this day, but its glory and style have not diminished. See, Indian architecture is basically stone carving, one of the world's toughest projects. Just like Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the hardest stone of the year retains its historical origin.
The Taj Mahal, which should be the most famous scenic spot in India, shows the superb architectural design level of ancient India, with beautiful flower patterns inlaid on white marble, and beautiful calligraphy, which looks elegant and noble. It is said that Sha Jiahan in order to miss his death of the princess, mobilized more than 20,000 craftsmen and craftsmen to build such a magnificent mausoleum, and left this precious artistic treasure for mankind.