Lotus of love "Taj Mahal"
If you look at it, the world says it is one of the wonders, if you remember it, it is an eternal sign of love. Yes! An architecture in India called the Taj Mahal. It is always mentioned with the mention of lovers. It is said to be a mausoleum, but due to the manner in which it has been built, it has been included in the list of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Mumtaz was the fourth of Shah Jahan's seven wives. After his death, Shah Jahan ordered the artisans to build a palace of which there was no precedent and perhaps this was the reason why Shah Jahan is known to have crowned After the construction of the palace, the hands of the workers and all the artisans were cut off so that such a palace could not be built anywhere again. However, let us take a look at how this excellent model was built.
Creating a visual map
The conceptual map of the Taj Mahal was created by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan himself. Architects Ustad Lahore, Mir Abdul Karim, Murshid Shirazi and Ustad Hameed were responsible for making this map a reality. During the reign of Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor, many constructions took place, including the Red Fort of Delhi. Is.
Construction style
Mumtaz's mausoleum "Taj Mahal" is spread over an area of 55.50 acres. Taj Mahal is recognized as an excellent example of Mughal architecture. It is a unique blend of Persian, Turkish, Indian and Islamic architectural elements. The tomb is square in shape and stands on a platform. Its minaret is 137 feet high. The walls of the tomb are made of stone. The minaret has a large door that is about 100 feet high.
Length, construction duration and number of workers
The construction of the Taj Mahal was completed in a span of 21 years after the order of the Mughal King Shah Jahan. While the Taj Mahal building is 186-186 feet high, it is a two storey building with an 80 feet high dome of 58 feet diameter on it, this dome is 200 feet above the ground level. The walls of this mausoleum are made of stone. The total height of the Taj Mahal is 171 meters. Under the leadership of Ustad Ahmad Lahori, 22,000 laborers worked day and night to complete this important masterpiece of architecture.
Construction of mausoleum
All the beauty of the Taj Mahal is contained in its mausoleum, which is built in a circle. Precious stones and gems have been used.
Materials and capital
Built in a purely Islamic and Iranian style, the building was built at a cost of Rs. 32 crore at the time, and white marble was chosen for its construction. Precious stones of different colors were imported not only from India but also from China, Arabia, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, out of which about 30 types of stones were used.
Property
Have you seen the Taj Mahal? If you haven't seen it, you may not be aware that the Taj Mahal changes color day and night. The color of the Taj Mahal turns pink in the morning and milky white in the evening. Mood is compared.
Calligraphy
On the inner and outer walls of the Taj Mahal, the calligraphy of 99 names of God Almighty is engraved with such beauty that it amazes the beholder.
Tower of Agra
The Taj Mahal is also one of the wonders of the world for tourists, where more than one million tourists come for sightseeing. More than two million people flocked here in 2001. It is also known as the Tower of Agra. The biggest target in the Cats' buildings is the Taj Mahal.
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