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The Taj Mahal
The history of Taj Mahal
06/10/18
Introduction : -Mausoleum complex in Agra -Also one of the world's most iconic monuments - Millions tourists each year.
06/10/18
Summary
Basic Informations
Legends
Weather
Construction
Ground Layout + Architecture
Facts
01
Basic Information
- Recognized as "The Jewel of Muslim art in India"- Became a UNESCO in 1983 - Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan - Tomb for Mumtaz Mahal ( empress )
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02
Construction
- Began in 1632, took 22 years- Materials from all over India and Asia - 1000 elephants - 20 000 workers recruited - Jobs : sculptors, calligraphers, inlayers, stonecutters, specialist in building turrets
Crystal
Jade
Marble
Sapphire
Turquoise
Lapis-Lazuli
03
Ground Layout + Architecture
Five major constituents :
- Darwaza
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- Bageecha
- Masjid
- Naqqar Khana
- Rauza
- Decorative by paint, stucco, stone, carvings- Floors by tiles in tessellation patterns - Lower walls by relief depictions of flowers and vines - Inner chamber : Octagon - Light : through the roof
05
Facts
Facts
Day
14th Child
Shah Jahan
Third Wife
Fell in love with Arjumand Bano Begum
Changes color throughout the day
Popularly known as Prince Khurram
Died during childbirth
06
Legends
Cutting hands
Black Mausoleum
- Built on the other side of the Yamuna river - Has the same layout, the same shape - Supposed to be for the emperor because he wanted to die with his wife
It is said that the emperor cutted all the hands of all the participants because he doesn't wanted them to reproduce such a splendor structure equivalent to the Taj Mahal
07
Weather
Three seasons in India : - Hot season ( April to June ) - Rainy season ( July to September ) - Dry season ( October to March ) The Dry season is the best moment to visit this monument !
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