Why most of the tourists around the world want to see The Taj Mahal. It is one of the best tourist attractions for its heart touch & historic love Story.
Taj Mahal is the
unique symbol of love of the century. The magnificence of the love of the human
heart through this unique style of Moghul architecture is truly admirable. One
of the best tourist attractions “The Taj Mahal”, one of the seven wonders of the
human-created world, is located on the banks of the Jamuna river in Agra, Uttar
Pradesh, India. The description of the beauty of this wonder is beyond any
language. The eye itself starts to be surprised when you are in front of The
Tajmahal. Your heart won’t believe that, how a creature could be such a
beautiful and outstanding’’. And if you believe in love then you must visit The
Taj Mahal to find out real reasons why everyone calls it a love monument.
The love story of
emperors Shahjahan and Mumtaz is one of the best responding among the love
stories of the world. Although there are many more such immortal love stories
like them. However, the love story of Emperors Shahjahan and Mumtaz has
responded for a special reason. The famous Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah
Jahan for Mamtaz as a token of love.
A Distinctive Love The story behind The Taj Mahal
The love of the
Taj Mahal has reached every nook and cranny of this vast world. Even amid the
tumultuous procession of love, a black current is flowing from somewhere in a
very faint form. But sadly, this faint current has never been able to show the
extreme arrogance of competing with that gigantic stream of love. The Taj Mahal
is now synonymous with infinite love.
Arjuman
Ara's(Mumtaj) ancestry was a very prosperous family in Persia. His forefathers
were employed in a very respectable profession at the court of the Mughals.
Nurjahan, the wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir, was Arjuman's aunty from the
father's side. With all these considerations, it can be said that Arjuman was
not unfit to be a Mughal empress.
They were
officially married in 1612, five years after the engagement. Shah Jahan named
him ‘Mumtaz Mahal’ (chosen one of the palace/pearls of the palace). Shahjahan's
boundless love for him was revealed in his name. Later, she is still known as
Mumtaz Mahal to the whole world.
Tajmahal is the
tomb of Mamtaz, the wife of Emperor Shahabuddin Muhammad Shahjahan. Khurram,
the third son of Emperor Jahangir, was born in 1592. He grew up as the gem of
the eye of grandfather Akbar and father Jahangir. Although proficient in war
and education, he was interested in many other subjects, such as architecture,
jewelry, and crafts.
The time was
1612. Emperor Shahjahan was 20 years old. One day, on the way through Agra Bazaar,
Shahjahan's eyes suddenly stopped at a beautiful girl Arjumand Banu Begum a
girl aged 15. Shahjahan likes Arjumand like love at first sight. Later on May
10, 1612, Mumtaz was married to the young king Khurram (Emperor Shah Jahan).
Although Wikipedia says the couple was between the ages of 15 and 14,
respectively).
However, before
this marriage, for political reasons, Emperor Shahjahan married the prince of
Persia. Emperor Shahjahan later changed his wife's name to Mamtaz. In a married
life of nineteen years, Mumtaz had fourteen children. Mumtaz died in 1631, at
the age of 39 at Burhanapur giving birth to his 14th child. After the death of
his wife, Muhammad Shahjahan created this iconic symbol of love for the memory
of his beloved wife. Shahjahan did not eat anything for seven days after his
wife's death. Didn't even get out of the house. Seven days later Shahjahan
stepped out. Then his hair color was gray, his face was pale.
The interesting
fact is nobody is sure about the serial of Mumtaz in the list of wives of
Emperor Shahjahan. According to Wikipedia, Mumtaz was Emperor Shahjahan's
second wife. Somewhere it is said that Mamtaz Shahjahan's 3rd wife, somewhere
called 4th wife. It is not known exactly how many wives there are.
Emperor Shahjahan
and Mumtaz love story tell that Emperor Shahjahan saw Mumtaz in the market and
liked Mumtaz at the first appearance. But it is also heard that Mumtaz was
married before and Emperor Shahjahan killed Mumtaz's husband and then married
Mumtaz. Not only that, before Mamtaz, but Emperor Shahjahan also had five more
wives, and after marrying Mumtaz, Emperor Shahjahan married three more. Even
after the death of Mumtaz, Shahjahan married Mumtaz's younger sister. The
designer of the Taj Mahal was Isha Mohammad. He made a sculpture to give his
wife a gift. Later, the design was made in favor of the emperor Shahjahan's
world-famous Taj Mahal and the eyes of Isha Mohammad (The designer of The Taj
Mahal, tourist attractions nowadays) were blinded so that he could no longer
create this design. Not only that, but Emperor Shahjahan also cut off the hands
of the 20,000 workers who built this palace by day and night A cruel history of
lovelies hidden behind the emperor Shahjahan-Mamtaz's love story and the Taj
Mahal.
Controversy over the love story of Emperor Shahjahan and Mumtaz:
A professor
from India named P.N. Oak questioned the veracity of Shahjahan and Mumtaz's
love story in an article named 'Taj Mahal: The True Story'. In his writings, he
mentions that the love story of Mumtaz and Shahjahan is a fairy tale created in
folklore. Because there is no mention of such deep and wonderful love in any
official documents or texts of that time in India.
He presented
some more documentaries which prove that the Taj Mahal never belonged to
Emperor Shah Jahan. Among them is Marvin Miller, an archaeologist from New
York, who examined the walls of the Taj Mahal on the banks of the river Jamuna.
According to his carbon test, this carbon is 300 years older than the reign of
Emperor Shah Jahan!
Another thing
is that a European tourist visited Agra in 1838. The time is just 7 years after
the death of Shahjahan's wife Mumtaz. But he did not mention the Taj Mahal in
his book Travels to India.
Construction plan and work of the great Taj Mahal
Among the Mughal emperors, Shah Jahan was quite luxurious. He not only
had a penchant for fascinating architecture; Rather, it became an addiction. As
a result, all the artistic patterns that developed throughout India, which have
so far been able to keep the eyes of travelers on India.
The pages of history testify that this huge undertaking of the
construction of the Taj Mahal began in early 1632. The architecture of
Shahjahan's dream became a reality around 1647 (1653).
Work of Architectural Sector of The Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal's
construction style combines Persian, Turkish, Indian, and Islamic architecture.
Although the majestic mausoleum of white marble is much admired, the Taj Mahal
is, in fact, a complex intact architecture. It was listed as the UNESCO World
Heritage Site in 1983. Taj Mahal is one of the seventh wonders in the world and
one of the most visited tourist attractions.
The main reason for the
beauty of the crown is the adornment on the walls and the arches on the four
sides. Rows of flower, relief rows work on the bottom of the wall. It is so
lively that it is worth touching that turned this place to one of the most
popular tourist attractions. Although the flowers seem familiar, they are not
recognized properly. The name of the creator of the Arabic script of the Naskh
style carved on the edge of the arch is known only, as he writes his name on
the outer wall both inside and in one place.
Although there has been
much controversy over who designed the tomb, it is clear that a team of artisan
designers and craftsmen created the deal with Ustad Ahmed Lahori, who is
leading the aspirations of being the main architect of the Taj Mahal, and Abdul
Karim Mamur Khan and Makramat Khan, who was most prominent at that time. He
was a perfect, talented, and high-level engineer and designer. Besides, the
famous calligraphies of tourist attractions the Taj Mahal were done by the then
calligrapher Abdul Haque, whose emperor himself was honored with the title of
'Amanat Khan(', fascinated by his complimentary calligraphy.
At first glance
beneath the huge dome of the Taj, entering the southern door of the courtyard,
the fine meshwork enclosing the two tombs is a retarded marble enclosure. It is
heard that it took ten years to make the lattice on these eight stones and to
finish the work of flowers, or 'piitra-dura', with various pieces of colored
gemstones. The work of this ingenious 'inlay' was completed by bringing various
gemstones from Tibet to Turquoise, Kashmir to Sapphire, Agate from Gujarat,
Cornelian from the Arab country, Jade from Kashgar, Lapis Lazuli from Badaksam,
Sri Lanka and Myanmar. The design of small flowers on the two tombs of
rectangles just below the dome and on the surrounding mesh about two meters
high gave a completely different dimension to this work. According to some
sources, this work was taken over by the well-known Minkar Chiranjilal in
Delhi. But seeing the work of these tourist attractions, many European
travelers thought that the Taj was designed by a European.
Agustus de
Bordeaux, a French goldsmith, has worked for many years in the court of
Jahangir. Jahangir gave him the title of 'Homermand' when he saw a new type of
throne. But before the construction of the Taj began in 1632, he died.
Today where the
Taj Mahal stands, it was the property of Maharaja Jai Singh. Shahjahan
acquired the land in exchange for a huge palace in Mid-Agra. The construction
of the Taj Mahal began in 1632; One year after the death of Mumtaz. In the
efforts of more than 20,000 workers, the construction of the domes was
completed in 1648, 17 years after the death of Mumtaz; Although the whole work
is finished in 1653. Not just people; The elephant's shareholder is the
construction, who was involved in transporting marble stones for construction.
Physical and Organizational Structures of the Taj Mahal: Infrastructure
The whole Taj
Mahal is 180 feet high with the main dome being 213 feet high and 60 feet wide
and four minarets around it, each with a height of 162.5 feet. The whole
complex is 1902X1002 feet in size. Only the Taj Mahal is built on 186X186 feet
of marble. Its main entrance is 151X117 feet wide and 100 feet high. For the
construction of the Taj Mahal, transparent marble stone is brought from Punjab,
green stone from China, transparent and bluestone from Tibet, and sapphire from
Sri Lanka. Apart from India, Pakistan, and Persia, this unique architecture is
made from around 20 precious stones from different countries of the world.
Budget & Costing on that time to build The Taj Mahal
It is difficult
to estimate the cost of construction and for some problems, there is some
variation as to how much it cost to build the tourist attractions, Taj Mahal.
It is estimated that the Taj Mahal was built at an estimated cost of 32 million
dollars. But the cost of the labor, the time it takes to build and the different economic times cost it a lot, so it is
called priceless.
The land on which
the Taj Mahal stood, was very low. That land with plenty of soil was raised
about 50 meters [160 feet] above the banks of the river Jamuna. Just like the
earthquake-proof multilayer column built right now, many planks are dug in
there and then filled with stones, sand, and soil. This base of the Taj Mahal
will not be affected by earthquakes or severe natural disasters. A large stage
was erected on the filled linen and the construction of the tomb was completed
on it. To build a house now, the bamboo scaffolding takes place. The
scaffolding for the construction of the Taj Mahal is also a wonderful example.
The scaffolding was made of brick for the work on the Taj Mahal. The scaffold
was so large that the masons said it would take them several years to break the
scaffold. Shahjahan then instructed that the bricks of this load could be taken
by anyone for free. Overnight, the ravines disappear. Thousands of poor farmers
in the state take off the bricks to build their own houses.
Other Tourist Attractions of the Taj Mahal
Tomb of the Taj Mahal
At the base of
the Taj Mahal is its white marble stone tomb. Which, like other Mughal tombs,
has mainly Persian features, such as symmetrical buildings with Iowans, a
bow-shaped door, large domes on top. The tomb stands on a square altar. The
base structure is huge and few rooms. In the main room, memorial monuments of
Mumtaz Mahal and Shahjahan are set up, their graves are one level below.
The Taj Mahal is surrounded on three sides by
walls like sandstone forts. There is no wall on the side of the river. Beyond
this wall, there are more tombs, including the tombs of Shahjahan's other wives
and a large tomb of Mumtaz's beloved attendants. The architecture is mainly
made of red sandstone, which looks like the small Mughal general tomb of that
time.
The dome of the Taj Mahal
The most striking
feature of the tomb is the marble dome above the tomb. Its size is roughly
equal to the size of the base of the building, which is about 35 meters.
Because of its height, the dome is mounted on a 7-meter-high cylinder drum.
The tower of the Taj Mahal
The minarets are
at the corners of the altar - four large outposts each with a height of more
than 40 meters. The symmetry of the Taj Mahal is also noticed in the minarets.
The outposts have
been designed in the traditional minaret of the mosque, where the muezzin gives
Azan for prayers. Each minaret is divided into two equal portions with two
porches. At the very top of the minaret is the last porch on which is a similar
umbrella to the tomb umbrellas.
The umbrellas of
the minarets have done the same thing as the design of the Padma Phool on the
top. Each of the minarets is nudged to the outside of the altar so that it does
not fall over the main tomb even if it is broken.
After the
completion of the construction of the Taj the tourist attractions, the emperor
made proper arrangements for its maintenance. Together with the designs of the
Taj in the wider area in the south, Caravanserai, and Katara (Market) were
created for retail and wholesale businesses. With the rent income of this
source and the tax income from villagers are spent for regular cleaning and
maintenance of the Taj. But after Shah Jahan's demise and house arrest a few
years later, the Taj the most popular tourist attractions gradually became neglected.
Although
Aurangzeb once noticed that he had arranged to stop water falling from the
roof, there is no evidence that he paid particular attention to his mother's
mausoleum. However, it is noticed that at Begampura in Aurangabad, he followed
the Taj in the design of his mausoleum, Dilsaras Banu Mausoleum
Bibi-ka-Maqbara.
In the eighteenth
century, more and more misery approached. In the year of 1719, the Syed
brothers, who first occupied Delhi's mosque, robbed the precious 'Chador' of
pearls from the famous tourist attractions that were seized on the tomb of
Mumtaz every Friday. After that, in the year 1761, the Jatha robbers robbed the
wooden doors of the majestic silver mattress. It was then the turn of English.
The English were way to the ancient tourist attractions of the Taj Mahal.
After the rebellion of 1857, army tents were laid in the gardens, and in the east 'the
guest house is provided for army officers to stay. The garden was destroyed,
pieces of precious stones made of metal fountains, lattices, and tombs were
dug, gold leaf was removed from the copper. His weight is as many kilos as it
is now. Later, with the special efforts of Viceroy Lord Curzon, Taj regained
much of his old glory as well as tourist attractions.
However, the most
lasting damage to the Taj has been in recent times, when huge petrol refineries
were built in Mathura. It is not possible to compensate for the damage caused
by the white whitish marble stone in that chemical poisoning. It is uncertain
how long a single point of water will last for a long period of time in the
white light.
From the fancy
creation of a mighty emperor, the marble of the Taj Mahal has gradually been
transformed into a poet's poem, the symbol of the tears of sorrow. Although
Shahjahan has many qualities, it is not known whether he wrote the poem, but it
is acceptable that he has given his nineteen-year-old love a permanent status.
That is to say, I saw the Taj, nothing more to see.
One of the most popular Tourist Attractions, the Taj Mahal
The famous tourist attraction Taj Mahal has attracted many tourists since
its construction. Even on the south side of the Taj Mahal, the small-town Taj
Ganj or Mumtazabad was built to create an auberge and market for tourists to
meet the needs of tourists and craftsmen.
At present, this tourist attraction attracts between 2 and 3 million
tourists, of which 2,5,700 are foreigners, which is India's most popular
tourist destination and one of the famous tourist attractions. Most tourists
come in October, November, and February during the cold season. Air-polluting
vehicles are prohibited from coming to the Taj Mahal. Therefore, tourists have
to come to the Taj Mahal by walking or by electric buses. Khawasapura has been
re-launched for tourists.
At present, the entry price of Taj Mahal is only 40 bucks for Indians. The
entry price of the Taj for tourists of SAARC country is 530 bucks. And for the
rest of the world, it is 1000 bucks.
Archaeological Survey of India arranges on-line tickets for tourists to
visit the tourist attraction from December 25, 2014.
The mysteries of the Tourist Attraction Taj Mahal is still unknown!
Tourist attraction Taj Mahal is one and special among the seven wonders of
the world. The history of which is more or less known to almost everyone. This
architecture of Agra is considered a symbol of love. Its beauty and magic are
such that even today, after all these years, everyone is compelled to be
fascinated by love. We all know the Taj Mahal is one of the seventh wonders in
the world. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built this tourist attraction Taj Mahal to
preserve the memory of his third wife, Mamtaz Mahal. Mamtaz Mahal died in
childbirth on the 14th. It is located in Agra, India. Most people know this
information. Let’s know some unknown information about the Taj Mahal.
1) This Taj Mahal curriculum is included not only for tourism. Mughal
Emperor Shahjahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of Mumtaz in 1653. It is a
tomb.
2) A craftsman was brought from Baghdad for the construction of the Taj
Mahal, who could engrave a curved on a stone.
3) Istanbul artisans were brought in to build domes at many heights. The craftsmen
come from
Samarkand to make the minarets. Thus more than 25000 craftsmen built
the Taj Mahal.
In the light of the sun, the Taj Mahal is seen in one form, and in the
twilight of the evening, it may appear again in another form. And on a moonlit
night, the famous tourist attractions Taj Mahal, with its fountains, canals, and
gardens, becomes a reflection of heaven.
Seeing these games of light and darkness, maybe a drop or two of tears
would have come to the eyes of the dying Shahjahan. He may have tried to
remember his past glory with tears. Maybe then a humble call from the unseen
would come from the life-giving Mumtaz Mahal.
Whether it was love or hate centered on the Taj Mahal, the debate may last
forever. There will be various arguments, and new debates will be created for
the sake of arguments. Basically, these debates are also a kind of beauty.
Because of the controversy, the whole world is attracted to him, and millions
of people flock to the banks of the Jamuna in Agra every year in response to
that attraction.
Why don’t you visit The Taj Mahal this year?
Transportation, How a tourist can go to these famous tourist attractions?
The easiest and most popular way of reaching
Agra from Delhi is by train and the train will take 2 to 3 hours to reach the
famous tourist attractions, Taj Mahal. You can book a seat of a luxurious but
and the bus will give you a journey of 4 to 5 hours to reach The Taj Mahal. But
from Jaipur, it will take 5 to 6 hours by bus and 3.5 to 4 hours by train to reach
the destination. On another route, Gwalior will fetch 1 hour by train and 2
hours by bus from you.
Accommodation, Hotel & motels nearby the Taj Mahal and costing
There are so many luxurious and reasonable
hotels & motels around Agra. All you need is just call them and make sure
you book your room in advance if you want. I would like to mention some of them
below sorting by lowest to highest in costing.
01.
Hotel Sheela, 0.3 miles from Taj Mahal, 6
minutes of walking distance. Address: 1/16 B,
Eastern Gate Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh, India, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Official site: Hotel Sheela Agra Cost: $10-11
02.
Hotel Saniya Palace B&B, 0.4 miles from Taj
Mahal, Price: $11-12.
03.
Capital O 3773 City Square And Suites, 1.2
miles from Taj Mahal. Cost: $34-36.
04.
Hotel Taj Inn, 0.9 miles from Taj Mahal,
Address: 18/163. B/4, Taj View X-ing, Fatehabad Road, Agra, India, Tel: +91 562
40463 006/ +91 98 3780 00189, Official site: Hotel Taj Inn Cost:
$26-27
