One of the most well-known structures in the world is the taj mahal, which is situated in Agra. This lovely monument was constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his wife, mumtaz Mahal. The tomb, which is composed of white marble, is renowned for its beautiful gardens, calligraphy, and elaborate sculptures. It is regarded as a symbol of love and is a UNESCO World heritage Site.
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the taj mahal is a masterwork of architecture that combines Islamic, Ottoman, Indian, and Persian design elements. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned it in 1632 as a memorial to his adored wife, mumtaz Mahal, who passed away during delivery. According to the official UNESCO website, "it was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife mumtaz Mahal. Construction began in 1632 AD and was completed in 1648 AD, with the mosque, guest house, and main gateway on the south. The outer courtyard and its cloisters were added later and completed in 1653 AD."
Did you know that the taj mahal had a different name? Its old name was...
In the entire spectrum of Indo-Islamic architecture, the taj mahal is regarded as the pinnacle of architectural achievement. When the taj mahal was named a UNESCO World history Site in 1983, it was described as "the jewel of Muslim art in india and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage."
However, did you know that the well-known monument was formerly known as..? "Roza-e-Munavvara," which means "Unique Building" in Persian, was the Taj Mahal's original name. Indeed, Rauza-i-Munawwara, which translates to "Illuminated Tomb," was the original name of the Taj Mahal. When it was first being built in the early 1600s, this term was in use.
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the taj mahal is a masterwork of architecture that combines Islamic, Ottoman, Indian, and Persian design elements. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned it in 1632 as a memorial to his adored wife, mumtaz Mahal, who passed away during delivery. According to the official UNESCO website, "it was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife mumtaz Mahal. Construction began in 1632 AD and was completed in 1648 AD, with the mosque, guest house, and main gateway on the south. The outer courtyard and its cloisters were added later and completed in 1653 AD."
Did you know that the taj mahal had a different name? Its old name was...
In the entire spectrum of Indo-Islamic architecture, the taj mahal is regarded as the pinnacle of architectural achievement. When the taj mahal was named a UNESCO World history Site in 1983, it was described as "the jewel of Muslim art in india and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage."
However, did you know that the well-known monument was formerly known as..? "Roza-e-Munavvara," which means "Unique Building" in Persian, was the Taj Mahal's original name. Indeed, Rauza-i-Munawwara, which translates to "Illuminated Tomb," was the original name of the Taj Mahal. When it was first being built in the early 1600s, this term was in use.
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