Taj Mahal

B) The following are seven attractions that made the cut of 21 that I feel should have made the final list of seven world wonders: Roman Colosseum: Rome, Italy Built in 70 A.D., the Roman Colosseum is the largest amphitheater (round, unroofed, arena) stadium ever erected in the Roman Empire. With the ability to hold 50,000 spectators, the Roman Colosseum was built for the entertainment of the Roman people. The Colosseum held various events/games, such as gladiator face offs and battles between…

exhibiting her work titled "Moment/Alternate Moment." Of these pieces, the one that struck me as most relatable and wildly telling of a culture was, "Taj for the Locals." The archival photo-print with an acid free mat is a glimpse into the lives of Indian people, of whom are separated from the hustle and bustle of tourism often seen at the Taj Mahal. Along the Yamuna River, away from the popular site, is the location of where the photograph was first taken. The river, utilized by locals…

Shadow Princess by Indu Sundaresan is a narration of the life journey of the Emperor Shah Jahan and Empress Mumtaz Mahal's oldest daughter, Princess Jahanara. Mumtaz Mahal died during the birth of her fourteenth child. Mumtaz Mahal’s death was as an absolute shock and nobody knew what needs to be done. Shah Jahan was broken into pieces by the death of her beloved wife and young Jahanara has no other choice but to pick up the reigns and be strong for everybody else. The role of Padsha Begum…

What is a hypostyle mosque? A hypostyle mosque is a mosque that contains unique features like lots of columns, decoration in mihrab and in front of most mosques, and they also include minarets that can vary greatly in design. These type of mosques were favored in Arabia, North Africa, and Spain. When looking at a floor pan of a mosque you can easily identify the hypostyle because of the numerous columns. In the text and lecture you can see the “forest of columns” in the Great Mosque at Cordoba…

discover what exactly has kept Iggy Pop’s and Taj Mahal’s careers in the pop music industry alive and well. Even after many years in the industry, both Iggy and Taj have continued to remain relevant. Although they do not adapt to the ever changing trends of cultural taste and musical popularity, they have not been dismissed by fans, and perhaps their independence from the trends has kept the interest of people. The host, through interviews of both Taj and Iggy, and clips of their performances,…

The Pyramids of Giza are one of the most important monuments ever built, and a very important part of Ancient Egypt. Yet not enough is being done to preserve them. Wind blown sand is eroding away the outer sections of the pyramids. They have been around for 4,500 years, since the reign of a long ago king. They attract millions of tourists each year, contributing a ton to the economy. Based on all of these reasons, it is obvious that we need to save them. The Pyramids of Giza were built by the…

life by erasing who she was from history. The Taj Mahal can be compared to the Temple of Hatshepsut because both stand today for the remembrance of one's life. Just like the relationship between Hatshepsut and Senenmut, the relationship of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal is symbolized by the building. Sharing similar meanings, both monuments display an astonishing view of symmetry and parallelism through its shape and form. In contrast, the Taj Mahal was built to be noticed. It’s use of white…

run away from the group to live on their own again. They tried to escape but only jamal and salim could make it out, while latika didn’t make it out. After then escaped they ended up at the taj mahal. They made money by acting like they were tour guides and telling people what the thought or new about the taj mahal. Years later Jamal got a chance to be on who wants to millionaire as he rolled through the questions answering them right. The last question about to be asked be at that time it was…

for the night. Day 10: Sightseeing Tour of Agra; Drive from Agra to Delhi (Distance: 205 km; Time Taken: About 4 hours) After breakfast, we will embark on a half-day tour to the wonderful Taj Mahal after which we will leave for Delhi. At Delhi, you will check in at your Hotel for the night.  Remember, Taj Mahal is not open for visitors on Fridays. Day 11: Sightseeing Tour of Delhi After breakfast, we will start our tour with Old Delhi where you will see the pride of India – Red Fort, Jama…

will then be taken to the Judah Hyam Hall, the praying hall of the Delhi Jewish Community. Day 9: Delhi to Agra: A road trip to Agra by car will be followed by a visit to the majestic and beautiful Taj Mahal which is amongst the seven wonders of the world. After exploring the enchanting Taj Mahal, we will lead you on to visit the famous Agra Fort. You will spend the night in your hotel. Day 10: Agra to Delhi-Departure: On the last day of your tour, you will travel back to Delhi by car. We…