Smarthistory – The Taj Mahal
WEBDec 6, 2023 · The Taj Mahal. by Roshna Kapadia. Taj Mahal, Agra, India, 1632–53 (photo: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0) Shah Jahan was the fifth ruler of the Mughal dynasty. During his third regnal year, his favorite wife, known as Mumtaz Mahal, died due to complications arising from the birth of their fourteenth child. Deeply saddened, the emperor started ...
The 10 best hotels near Taj Mahal in Agra, India - Booking.com
WEBAgra (0.7 miles from Taj Mahal) Located in Agra, a 17-minute walk from Taj Mahal, Taj Street Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Show more. 9. Wonderful.
UNESCO - World Heritage Site - Taj Mahal-Official …
WEBTaj Mahal. Uttar Pradesh, Agra District N27 10 27.012 E78 2 31.992 Date of Inscription: 1983 Criteria: (i) Ref: 252 Brief Description An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by …
Creation History - Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal, …
WEBThe Taj Mahal is actually an integrated complex of structures with the white domed marble mausoleum being its most significant component. Entrusted to a board-of-architects by the Emperor Shah Jahan, the construction of the Taj Complex began about 1631 AD. The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 AD by employing thousands of artisans …
Taj Mahal, Lucknow
WEB4 days ago · 5 Star Deluxe Hotel in Lucknow near Gomti Nagar. Vipin Khand, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh - 226 010 INDIA, India. +91 522-6711000. bookmahal.lucknow@tajhotels.com. Stately. Elegant. Opulent. Taj Mahal Lucknow, our 5 star hotel in Lucknow inspires a romance with a coquette called Lucknow. If Delhi is the …
Book Luxury Suites & Rooms in Delhi | Taj Mahal, New Delhi
WEBGuest Rooms at Taj Mahal, New Delhi. At the iconic Taj Mahal, New Delhi, all the 146 luxurious rooms, 27 Luxury Residences and 40 suites offer exquisite views of India’s capital. Classical elegance, guest conveniences and world-class services ensure you have an unforgettable stay. Select Room 1 for 1 adult and 0 child.
Visiting Hours - Taj Mahal-Official Website of Taj Mahal, …
WEBTaj Mahal Eastern Gate :- Tickets are available at Eastern Gate of Taj Mahal. (Timing-One Hour before Sunrise upto 45 Minutes before Sunset). Taj Mahal Southern Gate :- No Entry from this gate at Present only Exit is allowed. There are separate queues for Foreign tourists and Domestic tourists to enter to Taj and signs will direct you accordingly.
The Taj Interiors:: Interior Decoration - Taj Mahal-Official Website …
WEBMausoleum. Also known as Rauza-i-Munauwara, Rauza-i-Muqqadas & Rauza-i-Mutahhara. The mausoleum dominates the entire Taj complex: the architectural effect is that of a strictly ordered progression of elements towards the overwhelming climax of the white marble building. The mausoleum is set at the northern end of the main axis of vast oblong ...
Taj Mahal: The symphony of love — Google Arts & Culture
WEBThe Taj Mahal is known as a monument of love and a grieving emperor’s ode to his beloved deceased queen. Another legend considers the Taj as an embodiment of Shah Jahan’s vision of kingship. The story goes that he sought to build something akin to heaven on earth, a spectacular and unbelievably beautiful monument that reinforced the power, …
Taj Mahal Agra - History, How to Reach, Timings & Online Ticket …
WEBHistory of Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died in 1631 while giving birth to their 14th child. Mumtaz, Shah Jahan’s third wife, was known for her exceptional beauty, and the emperor was known to be mad about her. Crestfallen by her sudden death, the emperor, it is ...
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