Taj Mahal
Situated on the outskirts of the city
of Agra in the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India, the Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful architectural works of the world. Shah Jahan was the man who built the Taj Mahal, he ordered the construction of this wonderful monument to honor his wife, Arjumand Banu, to celebrate 18 years of marriage and her death in childbirth of the fourteenth child. As proof of his great love, he commissioned the world’s most beautiful mausoleum. The construction began in 1630 when they were recruited in Persia, the Ottoman Empire and Europe, the best masons, artisans, sculptors and calligraphers. That’s the Taj Mahal facts. The complex located on the banks of Yamuna River near Agra has five main structures, Darwaza is the main entrance, the garden, the Masjid mosque, the house Naqqar Khana and the mausoleum where the grave is. The architectural style combines elements of Persian architecture, Asian and Islamic. Of note is the black marble floors and majestic dome. There are plenty of optical effects in the Taj Mahal as the letters of the Quranic verses around the archways. The level of complexity of construction and perfection of the Taj Mahal will increase as we discover small details. The city of Agra is 200 km (124 mi) south of Delhi. In Delhi you can buy a Taj Mahal tour package or just a bus that takes around 5 hours to get Agra. Hotels in Agra
Where is Agra in Map of India
Where is Agra on Map of India