2. Basic Information
– Location: Agra, India
– Coordinates: 27.174799°N & 78.042111°E
– Elevation: 171 m (561 ft)
– Built: 1632–1653
– Architect: Ustad Ahmad Lahauri
– Cost of Construction: 32crore.
3. Introduction
– It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in
memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
– The Taj Mahal is recognized as “The Jewel of
Muslim art in India”.
– Taj Mahal is the finest example of Mughal
architecture.
– In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World
Heritage Site.
4. Interior Decoration
– The inner chamber is an octagon with the design
allowing for entry from each face.
– Although only the door facing the garden to the south
is used.
– The interior walls are about 25 metres (82 ft) high.
– In addition light enters through roof openings covered
by chattris at the corners.
6. Exterior Decoration
– The exterior decorations of the Taj Mahal are among
the finest in Mughal architecture.
– The decorative elements were created by applying
paint, stone inlays or carvings.
– The calligraphy was created by Abd ul-Haq, in 1609.
– Floors and walkways use contrasting tiles or blocks in
tessellation patterns.
8. Interesting Facts About
Tajmahal
– Before his accession to the throne, Shah Jahan was
popularly known as Prince Khurram.
– Shah Jahan fell in love with the beautiful Arjumand
Bano Begum and married her, making her his third
wife.
– Arjumand Bano Begum was christened by Shah
Jahan as Mumtaz Mahal.
9. Interesting Facts About
Tajmahal
– Shah Jahan lost Mumtaz Mahal, when she is giving
birth to their 14h child.
– For the transportation of the construction materials,
more than 1,000 elephants were employed.
– As many as 28 different varieties of semi-precious
and precious stones were used to adorn the Taj.
