THE MAJESTIC TAJ MAHAL
India's noble tribute to the grace of Indian womanhood
To people the world over, the Taj Mahal, mausoleum of the mughal Empress Mumtaz Mahal, is synonymous with India. Its curving, gently swelling dome and the square base upon which its rests so lightly is a familiar image from hundreds of brochures and travel books. The Taj is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular buildings of the world. Renowned for its architectural magnificence and aesthetic beauty, it counts among man's proudest creations and is invariably included in the list of the world's foremost wonders. As a tomb, it has no match upon earth, for mortal remains have never been housed in greater grandeur.
- Historical Significance
- Who built the Taj Mahal? For whom? When? Where is it located...
- Mughal Agra
- who were the Mughals? What other monuments did they build?
It is generally overlooked that the mausoleum, huge itself, is not an isolated building but it is a part of a vast complex comprising of a main gateway, an elaborate garden, a mosque and a prayer house, outer enclosures and enclosing walls. The layout of the entire complex can be visualised by an aerial map such as the one that follows.
Main
Gateway
Garden &
Water Devices
Mosque
Rest House
Actual
Tomb
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A Project Compiled By :
SAUMYA LASHKARI
Database and Graphics in Humanities
20th October, 1995