The Taj Mahal is considered the finest exemple of Mughal Architecture , a style that combines element of Persian, Ottoman ,Indian and Islamic architectural styles . Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India,built in 1632-by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal .The architect was Ustad Ahmad Lahauri From 1983 Taj Mahal becam a Unesco world heritage site end is cites as “the jewel of Muslim art in India”The inlay stones are marble,jasper,jade,leveled and polished to the walls Over 1000 elephants were used to transport building materials during the construction In the Mausoleum clik
The Taj Mahal is considered the finest exemple of Mughal Architecture, a style that combines element of Persian, Ottoman,Indian and Islamic architectural.
Jan 15, 2016
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The Taj Mahal is considered the finest exemple of Mughal Architecture , a style that combines element of Persian, Ottoman ,Indian and Islamic architectural styles . Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India,built in 1632-by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal .The architect was Ustad Ahmad Lahauri
From 1983 Taj Mahal becam a Unesco world heritage site end is cites as “the jewel of Muslim art in India”The inlay stones are marble,jasper,jade,leveled and polished to the walls Over 1000 elephants were used to transport building materials during the construction In the Mausoleum is buried Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz
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Emperor Shah Jahan
Favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal
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