The Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal has been spreading magic on the banks of the Jamuna River in Agra, India for centuries. According to many, its beauty is greater than any architecture in the world. The Taj Mahal, made entirely of white marble, sparkles like pearls in the full moon. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built it as a memento of his love for his wife Mumtaz. For this, 3 crore 20 lakh rupees was spent at that time. 20,000 workers have worked to build it for 22 years. Its construction was completed in 1848. The Taj Mahal is considered to be an interesting example of Mughal architecture. Its construction style combines Persian, Turkish, Indian and Islamic architecture. The height of the Taj Mahal is 213 feet. Each of its four minarets is 162.5 feet high. The goods used in it were brought from different countries including India with one thousand elephants. For the construction of Taj Mahal, 3 acres of land was raised 180 feet from the river bank. There are 18 flower gardens in an area of ​​3,229 square feet in front of the Taj Mahal. In the middle of the garden is a tall marble stone water tank and a simple linear tank to the north-south. It reflects the Taj Mahal. There are tree-lined paths and fountains. The domes of the Taj Mahal are captivating. The length of the main dome is 56 feet. The white marble of the dome spreads a pink tinge at sunrise. Shahjahan and Mumtaz are lying in the Taj Mahal. It is the most popular tourist spot in India. 3 million tourists visit the Taj Mahal every year. The movement of air polluting vehicles is prohibited there. In 1983, the Taj Mahal was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.