The architecture of the Taj Mahal symbolises the
pinnacle of the Mughal architecture. The Taj Mahal
was built at a time, which is regarded as the golden
age of the Mughal architecture. It was basically
during the reign of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan
(1628-58) that many beautiful wonderful monuments
were built.
The Taj Mahal also reflects the refinement that
the Mughal architecture attained right from the
construction of the Humayun's Tomb in Delhi to the
building of Itmad-ud-daulah in Agra. The Taj Mahal
is the most beautiful monument of all the buildings
built by the Mughals during their rule.
A marvel in architecture, the Taj Mahal is built
on the bank of the Yamuna in Agra. The Taj Mahal
in Agra is an elaborate piece of architecture, which
can be studied by examining its different parts.
The gateway to the Taj Mahal was completed in 1648
acts like a veil to the Taj Mahal. As you approach
the gateway, the Taj seems a miniature piece of
architecture but as you near the open square before
the entrance, the Taj disappears from the sight.
The gateway is 30 meters in height and has cupolas
on the top.
The Taj Garden is another remarkable feature of
the Taj Mahal architecture. The gardens with waterways
in Islam symbolise paradise. The sprawling garden
that extends to the plinth of the Taj is the best
place to capture the symbol of love in your camera.
The Taj is built on a high plinth, which is 6.7
metres in height. The main structure of the Taj
Mahal is flanked by the four tapering minarets,
each 41.6 metres in height. The minarets were first
used in the tomb of Akbar at Sikandra in Agra. Even
one can see minarets at Itmad-ud-daulah but they
are not refined as they are in the Taj Mahal. The
minarets at the Taj Mahal are placed in such a manner
that even if they fall, they won't fall on the main
structure.
The main structure houses the grave of Mumtaz Mahal
and Shah Jahan. The grave of Shah Jahan is the later
addition. The fine calligraphic work on the grave
of Mumtaz Mahal is another hallmark of the beauty
of the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is built in white
marble and other precious stones, which were brought
as far as from China, Tibet and Sri Lanka. Holidays
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