Taj mahal also spelled tadj mahall mausoleum complex in agra western uttar pradesh state northern india it is situated in the eastern part of the city on the southern right bank of the yamuna jumna river agra fort red fort also on the right bank of the yamuna is about 1 mile 1 6 km west of the taj mahal.
Close up of marble detailing of the taj muhal.
Let s have a look at its history architecture location opening hours entry fee myths legends and other interesting facts.
The taj mahal with its striking symmetry its dazzling white marble its impressive scale and its glistening jewels was the grandest of the monuments shah jahan built but it wasn t the only one.
In fact at the center of the garden between the taj and its gateway is a raised marble lotus tank with a cusped border which reflects the taj in.
When was it built.
Today the taj mahal surrounded by gardens guest houses and a mosque on 17 hectares of land within its complex walls battles to hold on to its glory as the milky marble suffers from environmental pollution.
Close up of pietra dura the marble background is carved out and natural stone and gems are inlaid into the marble.
Close up showing the detail of the taj carved marble pietra dura and enduring architecture.
The taj mahal is one of the most beautiful monuments in india.
Between 1632 and 1653 ad.
It was about love no doubt.
The taj mahal ˌ t ɑː dʒ m ə ˈ h ɑː l ˌ t ɑː ʒ.
This basin is made of marble it is supposed to soothe the thirst of those.
Taj mahal occupies the north end corner of the garden instead of being in the center.
Proof that we were there.
The muslims should rest their mind in peace at the taj.
The central part of the taj mahal gardens is named al hawd al kawthar which literally means cistern of abundance or the beautiful basin of abundance.
Constructed over a 20 year period on the southern.
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