The taj Mahal, India
The taj Mahal- is a white marble mausoleum located on the southern bank of Yamuna River in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned 1628–1658) to house the tomb of his favorite wife of three, Mumtaz Mahal. Construction was completed in 1653 and employed around 20,000 artisans under the guidance of a board of architects led by Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. The domed marble tomb is part of an integrated complex consisting of gardens and two red-sandstone buildings surrounded by acrenellated wall on three sides.
-The Taj Mahal combines elements from Indian, Islamic, Persian and Turkish architectural styles and is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India". It is one of the world’s most celebrated structures, a symbol of India’s rich history and regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, the Taj Mahal attracts some 3 million visitors a year.
-The Taj Mahal combines elements from Indian, Islamic, Persian and Turkish architectural styles and is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India". It is one of the world’s most celebrated structures, a symbol of India’s rich history and regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, the Taj Mahal attracts some 3 million visitors a year.