Taj Mahal

 Southern view of the Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage."

Taj Mahal is the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural styles.

 Walkways beside reflecting pool

In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision, including Abd ul-Karim Ma'mur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Lahauri is generally considered to be the principal designer.

 The Great gate (Darwaza-i rauza)—gateway to the Taj Mahal

 Interior of the Taj Mahal mosque

 Taj Mahal mosque or masjid

 Jali screen surrounding the cenotaphs

 Cenotaphs, interior of Taj Mahal

 Arch of Jali

 Delicate pierce work

 Calligraphy on large pishtaq

 Spandrel detail

 Incised painting

 Reflective tiles normal exposure

 Viewed from the east

 Finial

 Main iwan and side pishtaqs

 Tombs of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal

 Detail of Jali

 Southern view of the Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal seen from the banks of river Yamuna

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Write by: AN - Sunday, August 31, 2014