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The Taj Mahal of Agra, Uttar Pradesh is a symbol of love that has braved all tests of time, wear and tear. It is the epitome of beauty and elegance and is the seventh wonder of the world. It was built in 22 years by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. And since then, it has attracted love couples from all over the world.
The Taj Mahal enthralls not only visitors, but also photographers, sculptors, artists, painters and poets. It is made of white marble, and is located of the banks of River Yamuna of Agra. This is a monument that is picture prefect and gives a new meaning to the word, ‘perfection’. Taj Mahal is easily reachable from anywhere in India; and this has made it the most visited tourist attractions of the world. The Kheria Airport is about 6 km from Taj Mahal and has many flights operating in the airport. You can catch rickshaws or taxis to reach Agra. Agra is also easily reachable by trains and by road because of its connectivity through a wide network of roads. It is interesting to learn that the Taj Mahal had 20,000 laborers work in building the structure. It is also said that Shah Jahan had ordered the hands of the craftsmen and architect who were involved in the construction of the Taj Mahal to be chopped off. This was to prevent them from building another grand monument like this. Shah Jahan had also planned to build another Taj Mahal in black marble as his tomb. The dome and walls of the Taj Mahal were first covered with semi precious stones and gems which were unfortunately plundered in wars. There are also claims by some European scholars that the architect of the Taj Mahal was an Italian architect, Geronimo Veroneo. However there is no proof or evidence to prove this true. |
