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Agra " U.P."
Inspired by love for his beloved a Mughal Emperor
in Agra back in the 17 th century created his grand vision of the
world-the Taj Mahal. This great monument of love is one of those
few foremost wonders of the world that rules the heart of millions
since ages. An architectural masterpiece and an emperor’s
passion in white marbles unmatched to any other living entity of
its kind in the entire planet. Built by a great Mughal Emperor,
Shah Jahan, in commemoration of his wife Mumtaz, this wonderful
tomb is an eternal signature of love. The stunning monument is also
seen as a tribute to the grace and dignity of Indian womanhood.
Built over a period of 22 years, this majestic
Mausoleum marked the culmination of many architectural splendors
erected under the Mughals in India. The tomb lies on the bank of
Yamuna, less than 2 km away from the emperor’s palace at Red
Fort. It stands on a raised square platform in sandstone roofed
by a huge white marble terrace, on top of which is the famous dome,
guarded by four beautiful and slender minarets. The entire building
is adorned with inlaid design of flowers and calligraphy with precious
gems. Inside the mausoleum the dome chambers wear a captivating
look with their high ornate walls and panels.
Apart from the main tomb there are also other interesting
and important attractions within the huge complex that include the
main gateway, the elaborately designed garden, a mosque to the left
and a guest house to the right of the tomb, and other palatial structures.
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