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 The Taj Mahal has been a source of joy and pleasure for millions of tourists, who tour Agra in droves. The Taj Mahal has been described in different ways by many poets, philosophers and dignitaries but none can match the elegance and beauty of the Taj.
The beautiful monument was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal attracts people from all over the world. Agra remains abuzz with tourists throughout the year as both domestic and foreign tourist make a beeline to the city of the Taj. The Taj Mahal is quite popular among foreign tourists, who hit the Delhi-Agra road soon after they land in Delhi. Agra is easily accessible by air, rail and road transport from Delhi.
It took about 22 years to give shape to the world's most beautiful monument and about 20,000 labourers, engineers and architects worked on the project. According to his promise to Mumtaz Mahal that he would build a magnificent mausoleum for her, Shah Jahan started the work on Taj Mahal in 1631 after the death of Mumtaz Mahal. The construction material used in building the Taj was brought from as far as Tibet and Sri Lanka.
It is a wonderful experience to watch the Taj Mahal on your luxury travel to Agra. The Taj Mahal is not just a monument that a king built for his wife. It is the symbol of love and depth that Shah Jahan had for his wife. It was fairy tale love story for the two. Shah Jahan was just 15 years old when he fell in love with the 14 year old Arjumand Banu. They married five years later. While giving birth to her 14th child, Mumtaz Mahal passed away.
The Taj Mahal has a red sandstone base on which lie the dome flanked by four tapering minarets on the four sides. The Taj Mahal is considered a classic example of the Mughal architecture. The Mughal style gardens in front of the Taj Mahal add to the beauty of the Taj Mahal Agra, India. The mausoleum houses the grave of Mumtaz Mahal, one which 99 names of Allah are inscribed.
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