Taj Mahal Agra

Taj Mahal Agra evokes such appreciation and wonderment that it is hard to pen them down in words- the sheer beauty of this monumental extravagance makes mortal men fumble for words. Described by some as a everlasting monument to love, Taj Mahal was envisioned and created by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his late wife Mumtaz Mahal who passed away in childbirth.

This spectacular white marble mausoleum, situated on the banks of River Yamuna was built in 1653. Towering at a height of 55 metres, the Taj Mahal was constructed with the help of 20, 000 workers over a period of 22 years. The main architect of this wonder in marble is supposed to be Isa Khan who was brought in from Iran.

A study in elegance, Taj Mahal was built at a cost of three million rupees (in that time). Studded with semi precious stones and exquisitely carved, Taj Mahal is surrounded on all sides by four graceful minarets. All over this amazingly beautiful monument, you can see intricate designs that have been delicately carved in the marble.

The amazing beauty of Taj Mahal has left great men gaping with wonder at this vision in white Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in one of his famous quotes likened the Taj Mahal to a teardrop that glistened "spotlessly bright on the cheek of time". Taj Mahal is a favored place for romanticists who keep on gazing at the Taj for hours, mesmerized by its opulent beauty. While on a visit to the Taj Mahal, you are liable to come across many such tourists who visit this monument of love year after year, along with their own spouses. The sight of the Taj Mahl, drenched in moonlight is sure to melt the heart of the most die-hard skeptic. It is not for nothing that the Taj Mahal has been included in the list of the Seven Wonders of the World.

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