In its harmonious proportions and its fluid incorporation of decorative elements the taj mahal is distinguished as the finest example of mughal architecture a blend of indian persian and islamic styles.
Taj mahal is built of marble articles.
Agra india reuters india reopened the taj mahal after six months on monday with the first visitors trickling into the famous monument as authorities reported 86 961 new coronavirus infections across the country with no signs of a peak yet.
The white marble tomb in the city of agra built by a.
Taj mahal re opens for public after six months photogallery.
Built by the 17th century mughal emperor shah jahan to house the tomb of his beloved wife mumtaz mahal the white marble taj mahal has only closed a handful of times in its history including.
The taj mahal reopened to visitors today in a symbolic business as usual gesture the white marble tomb in the city of agra built by a 17th century mughal emperor for his wife was opened to the.
It was suggested that his son aurangzeb overthrew shah jahan before it could be built.
The emperor had built the monument for his deceased spouse arjumand bano begum.
A longstanding myth holds that shah jahan planned a mausoleum to be built in black marble as a black taj mahal across the yamuna river.
The idea originates from fanciful writings of jean baptiste tavernier a european traveller who visited agra in 1665.
Carved to perfection using white marble and red sandstone the taj mahal locates in agra along the river yamuna banks.