There may not be enough adjectives and synonyms to describe the Taj Mahal in Agra Ethereal, majestic, grand, imposing, statuesque, beautiful, stunning, and the list will remain endless. The lament of the grieving emperor, Shah Jahan, cast in perfect symmetry in white makrana marble from Rajasthan to forever announce his intense attachment to his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The fifth Mughal emperor, son of king Jahangir, and father of the monarch Aurangzeb left no stone unturned in his pursuit to have the Taj Mahal built. It has been conceived as the earthly replica of Mumtaz Mahal&rsquos abode in heaven.
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Up Close And Personal The Designs On The Taj Mahal
The spectacular Taj Mahal is a treasure trove of Indias design and architectural styles
OT Staff
30 November 2022
The Taj Mahal is a perfectly symmetrical structure with bilateral symmetry along a central axis. Credit Ambica Sharma
The Taj Mahal is a perfectly symmetrical structure with bilateral symmetry along a central axis. Credit Ambica Sharma
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