Fantastic tour of the Taj Mahal Agra 🕍

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It is a mausoleum built of white marble in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, and is one of the most well-known historical sites in India. It is a mausoleum built by Shah Jahan, the fifth emperor of the Mughal Dynasty, to commemorate his second wife, the late Empress Jiman Banu, and he was also buried here after his death. Although the white marble dome mausoleum is the most familiar part of the Taj Mahal, the whole Taj Mahal is a complex complex complex with multiple buildings, including gates, courtyards and mosques, covering an area of 17 hectares.
The Taj Mahal is widely regarded as "the architecture of Indian Muslim culture". Its design combines the styles of Indian architecture and Persian architecture, and is considered the most exquisite example of Mughal architecture.
The construction of the Taj Mahal began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, using tens of thousands of craftsmen at a huge cost. The design and construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a team of architects, directed by Shah Jahan, who included Mir Abd-ul Karim, Makramat Khan and Ustad Ahmed Rahari and others. Build a master. Among them, the Persian architect Lahari is generally regarded as the chief designer.
In 1983, UNESCO listed the Taj Mahal as a World Heritage Site, calling it "the treasure of Indian Muslim art" and "one of the classic masterpieces in the world's admiration of the World Heritage".

Post by _TI***y1 | Oct 28, 2024