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 The Taj Mahal is the most stunning monument in the world, a world class travel destination, makes billons of traveler’s make their way towards India. World class decoration and fabulous architectural glamour makes the place highly enchanting and ever demanding. The monument is a symbol of love- built by Emperor Shah Jahan, to immortalize his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It houses the grave of Queen Mumtaz Mahal at the lower chamber.
This elegant construction is a superb travel asset in Agra. An immense crypt of white marble constructed between 1631 and 1648, the Taj Mahal was erected as a jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. This stunning architectural beauty is beyond explanation, particularly at dawn and sunset.
Construction:
The Taj Mahal was built as a square platform (186 x 186 feet) with its four corners truncated, structured an unequal octagon. The architectural design of Taj Mahal stands on its own and perfectly integrates with the main structure. The structure of Taj Mahal is used as a principle of self-replicating geometry and symmetry of architectural elements. The central domed chamber and four adjoining chambers encompass many walls and panels of Islamic decoration. It is a vast complex comprising of a main gateway, an elaborate garden, a mosque (to the left), a guest house (to the right), and several other palatial buildings.
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