Mar 08 2009
The splendor of the Taj Mahal
The splendor of the Taj Mahal cannot be described in words. This wonder of the world has made men go crazy thinking of the unfathomable love Shah Jahan had for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It has made women ready to die to have such a symbol of love built on them. Such is the magnificence of Taj Mahal, the undying symbol of love! Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan, the Mughal Emperor, for Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Bano Begum), his darling wife who died at the time of giving birth to their 14th child.
Tourist Info:
- Tourists: 5 US$
- Entry Fee: Free for children below 12 years of age
- Timings: 6am to 7pm (closed on Fridays and public holidays)
Facts about the Taj Mahal:
- It took 22 years to built the structure (1631- 1653)
- Area covered: 42 acres.
- Architectural style: Islamic
- 20,000 workers were used to build it.
- Ustad Isa Khan was the chief architect
It comprises five major constituents: Darwaza (The main gateway); Bageecha (The gardens); Masjid (The mosque); Naqqar Khana (The rest house); and Rauza (The main mausoleum).If you are in love, or have ever been in love…then you must visit Taj Mahal. There cannot be a greater and more grand ‘gift of love’ from a husband to his wife. They say “you may leave the Taj but the Taj will never leave you”.
