Taj
Mahal, the epitome of eternal love and romance is located on the banks of
the river Yamuna. It is the obsession of India and has a special pride of
place in our heart. Taj Mahal due to its mesmerizing beauty convincingly
grabbed the top most slot among the seven Wonders of the world. It looks
awesome at the time of dawn and dusk and also in full moon nights. Tourists
love to throng here from far places on the full moon nights to have a
glimpse of this zenith of Mughal architecture.
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan has built this masterpiece of white marble in
memory of his loving wife Mumtaj Mahal who left this world while giving
birth to their fourteenth child. Taj Mahal which is recognized as the “jewel”
of Muslim art and one of the famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is the
result of hard labor of 20,000 workers under the experts hands of
architecture Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. It took almost 22 years to get completed.
Its construction was started in the year 1631 A.D and ended on 1653 A.D.
Where Taj Mahal is situated?
Taj Mahal is situated on the bank of the Yamuna river in the Agra district
of Uttar Pradesh.
Why Taj Mahal is famous for?
Taj Mahal is famed across the globe as a “symbol of love”. It is
a mausoleum made up of white marble in memory of Mumtaj Mahal by her beloved
husband.
What to see in Taj Mahal?
Taj Mahal, a sprawling monument spanning over a vast area of 42 acres. The
complex is set around a large 300m square garden known as Charbagh garden.
Hawd–al-kawthar, a raised marble water tank located at the mid of the
garden, on the way between tomb and gateway with the reflection pool on the
North and South axis, looks marvelous when the image of Taj reflects on the
water of the pool. Besides the tombs of Mumtaj Mahal and Shah Jahan, Taj
Mahal complex also have the tombs of other wives of Shah Jahan and the tomb
of the favorite maidservant of Mumtaj Mahal. These structures are composed
of red sandstone.
What is the Best Time To Visit Taj Mahal?
There is no such thing as the “best time to visit” because Taj
Mahal looks awesome in every season and every hour. But than also winter
season i. e from October to March is most suitable time to visit it because
winter lends a different aura to it.
Places
to See Near By?
Not only Taj Mahal, Agra is famous for some other beautiful monuments which
very well show cases the architectural marvel of Mughal. Some of the major
attractive spots nearby to Taj Mahal are-
Agra Fort: Agra Fort is situated at distance of 2.5km north west of
Taj Mahal in Agra. It was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It
is one of the famous fort in India where the Mughal Emperor like Babur,
Humayun, Akbar, Jehangir, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb have stayed and reign
the country. Some of the beautiful sites inside the Agra Fort are Anguri
Bagh, Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas and Golden Pavillions.
Fatehpur Sikri: It is a city built by Emperor Akbar between 1571 to
1585 A.D and is located a distance of 37km from Agra. Emperor Akbar wants to
rule the country from here but due to scarcity of water he has to leave this
place. The monuments of this place is a fine example of Hindu and Muslim
architecture and predominantly made up of red sandstone. Some of the prime
attractions of Fatehpur Sikri are Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-khana-i-khas, Hawa
Mahal, Nagina Masjid, Palace of Joda Bai and Birbal's palace.
