Taj Mahal

Shah Jahan, Taj Mahal, c. 1632-1647. Marble, 580m by 300m The Taj Mahal is a powerful and famous building worldwide and according to Let’s Go, The Taj Mahal is “Featured on signs of a million and one restaurants, T-shirts, and biscuit tins…” (176) The Taj Mahal is famous because of the builder, Shah Jahan’s, sad love story and the “unique beauty” (Bradnock & Bradnock 243) of the architecture. Built with white marble and different stones from across Central Asia, engraved with different floral designs and Arabic calligraphy, makes the Taj Mahal a must see structure. (Let’s Go 176) The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who hired “some 20 000 craftsmen and labourers.” (Dunlop 122) Some sources claim Ustad Ahmad Lahauri was the main architect of the Taj Mahal, however there is no clear evidence. In the Islamic world, during that time period, the person behind the idea was known as the designer/artist of the buildings. The Taj Mahal took 15 years to build and was completed in 1647. It is located in Agra, a city in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh in India. (Let’s Go 176) The Taj…

Located at the bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India is the Taj Mahal which is considered to be one of the greatest, most attractive monuments and is mentioned to be the 7th wonders of the world, it attracts over 3 million visitors every year from all over the world. The Taj Mahal was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal whom he loved dearly. The emperor wanted intended for this Taj Mahal to be one of the most beautiful…

The king wanted the monument to act as a permanent resting place for his favorite wife, so she would always be remembered and revered. He used things like architectural symmetry and the Gardens to emulate the beliefs of the Mughal Dynasty, and give the burial site a sense of balance and harmony. The Gardens used Mughal-era ideals to change the perspective of the Taj Mahal’s location based on your viewpoint. Since the Gardens are divided into four sections, when viewed from the main entrance it…

First of all the Egyptian pyramids, to witness how big they actually are and then realize they were built approximately 4,000 years ago is insane. Second is the Taj Mahal, one of the worlds most popular tourist attractions. It was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife. The strategies that were followed to build this massive monument set itself apart from any other at the time. The symbolism carved in the walls tell stories about the Empire and the Jahan life. Traveling to see new…

Out of all the hotels in Atlantic City, I would have to say from personal experience the Trump Taj Mahal is by far, the most peaceful casino/hotel. The Trump Taj Mahal is a casino located at 1000 Boardwalk, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It is right near the boardwalk where the beach is, and during the summer they have an action park, which is very fun especially if you are going with some friends or a spouse perhaps. However, the staffs at the hotel are very accommodating and respectful…

Mughal- one of the nomads who invaded the Indian subcontinent in the 16th century and established a powerful empire there Babur- set up the foundations for the Mughal empire Akbar- barbur’s grandson Sikh- a member of a nonviolent religious group whose beliefs blend elements of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sufism Shah Jahan- built gardens, monuments, and forts while his people starved due to famine Taj Mahal- a beautiful tomb in Agra, India, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife…

I was not able to explore the country’s rich history. I visited many historic sites, including some of the most famous buildings in the world, The Taj Mahal. I also visited other monuments while on my visit. I have learned a lot about the history of India, which is full of different cultures. Throughout my visit to India, I came to realization that these places hold a tremendous amount of historical background and the fact that they are still standing is remarkable. When I went to Taj Mahal,…

straining and helping to develop local infrastructure and economy. Three major economic areas that tourism contributes to are accommodations and hospitality, transport, and souvenir industry. While putting a draw on transportation, tourism can also help drive the development of additional public transportation and airports. Developing railways between India’s larger provinces to deal with heavy tourism traffic benefits citizens and industries of India as well. Infrastructure is vital for a…

Post du Gard contains semicircular construction with three tiers of arches. The arches are supported by the stone below them. With these characteristics, the Pont du Gard can be classified by a round arch vault construction technique. Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal, also called the crown of palaces, is a mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. The initial purpose of the Taj Mahal was a burial tomb for Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Including part of her name for the…

color, the whole neighbors is cover with differnt kind of colors. Last is Independence day. Indian celebrate Independence day on August 15 every years. Sepoy Mutiny in Meerut began Independence movement in 1857. Later in life, Gandhi took over Independence movement in the 2th century with National congress and other political Organization. For Indian people, Independence day is the day to give thanks to the people who fought for freedom of the people. Taj Mahal is one of the most famous…