Friday, March 8, 2013

9. TAJ MAHAL,INDIA.

Taj Mahal,The Great Monument of LOVE..
 
The Taj Mahal is a tomb situated in Agra, India. The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal emperor in the 17th century, Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal Built on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, it is said to have required over 20,000 workers including the best craftsmen of the Empire. Millions of bricks were baked on site only to disappear forever under flawless white marble. It was built in the year 1631 and got completed in the year 1653 spreading over 32 acres of land.
The Taj Mahal is one of The Seven Wonders of the World and is said to be one of the finest art of the Mughal architecture. The architecture has a mixture of Persian, Ottoman, India and Islamic art. During the year 1983, the Taj became a part of the UNESCO, World heritage Site.
The Taj Mahal is also called the Taj and is a symbol of love and is known for its monumental beauty. Taj is one of the main tourist’s hotspot in India and anyone who comes to visit India definitely takes a tour of the Taj. The beauty of the Taj goes beyond words and it is said that the place looks magnificent during the full moon night. It is a true dedication to love and romance. The word Taj Mahal means Crown Palace in English and it is made up off mainly white marbles and some colorful gemstones.





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