06.04
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Witness the living legacy of undying love in Taj Mahal. For
centuries, the monument has inspired painters, poets and musicians to
capture its elusive magic in color, word and song. It is one of the most
flawless architectural wonders of the world. Legendary history behind
the construction of this monument is very surprising.
Death of Mumtaz Mahal
In 17th century AD. In 1630, Mumtaz Mahal gave birth to her 14th child. But soon after that, her condition became worse. And took last breathe in arms of her husband. Before her death, she extracted 4 promises from her husband :
a) take care of her children.
b) he should remarry after her death
c) to build a memorial to their eternal love and.
d) he should visit the memorial every year on her death anniversary.
Construction of Taj Mahal
The eternal love of Shah Jahan for his beloved consort, led him to erect a memorial. The king was a passionate architecture who visualized the Taj Mahal. The construction of this monument began in the year 1632 and was completed in 1653 with a time span of 22 years. 20, 000 people were employed to construct this white marble mausoleum. A group of finest architects, stone-carvers, inlay craftsmen, mansions and calligraphers were appointed to design this memorial, in which Ustad Ias Khan, the Persian master had an important role in designing the structure. Apart from that Abd Ul-Karim Ma'mur and Makramat Khan were the skilled architects who helped in construction of the monument. Artists from different parts of the world - Baghdad, Baluchistan, Bokhara, Samarkand, Syria and South India were also engaged to assemble this outstanding edifice.
Taj Mahal is adorned with semi-precious stones and gems. Different elements and materials used in the construction were imported across the globe and different parts of India. Its history tells that yellow marble and rock-spar from the bank of Narmada river, white marble from Makrana Rajasthan, black marble is from Charkoh and red sandstone from Sikri. The finest gems from different countries like turquoise from Tibet, Chrysolite from Egypt, jade and crystal from China, sapphires from Sri Lanka, lapis from Afghanistan, amethyst from Persia, malachite from Russia and diamonds from Hyderabad in India.
Bitter Truth
As per the history of Taj Mahal, it is believed that Shah Shan ordered to cut off the hand of the chief architect - Ustad Isa Khan Effendi, so that such kind building could never be reconstructed in future.
Death of Mumtaz Mahal
In 17th century AD. In 1630, Mumtaz Mahal gave birth to her 14th child. But soon after that, her condition became worse. And took last breathe in arms of her husband. Before her death, she extracted 4 promises from her husband :
a) take care of her children.
b) he should remarry after her death
c) to build a memorial to their eternal love and.
d) he should visit the memorial every year on her death anniversary.
Construction of Taj Mahal
The eternal love of Shah Jahan for his beloved consort, led him to erect a memorial. The king was a passionate architecture who visualized the Taj Mahal. The construction of this monument began in the year 1632 and was completed in 1653 with a time span of 22 years. 20, 000 people were employed to construct this white marble mausoleum. A group of finest architects, stone-carvers, inlay craftsmen, mansions and calligraphers were appointed to design this memorial, in which Ustad Ias Khan, the Persian master had an important role in designing the structure. Apart from that Abd Ul-Karim Ma'mur and Makramat Khan were the skilled architects who helped in construction of the monument. Artists from different parts of the world - Baghdad, Baluchistan, Bokhara, Samarkand, Syria and South India were also engaged to assemble this outstanding edifice.
Taj Mahal is adorned with semi-precious stones and gems. Different elements and materials used in the construction were imported across the globe and different parts of India. Its history tells that yellow marble and rock-spar from the bank of Narmada river, white marble from Makrana Rajasthan, black marble is from Charkoh and red sandstone from Sikri. The finest gems from different countries like turquoise from Tibet, Chrysolite from Egypt, jade and crystal from China, sapphires from Sri Lanka, lapis from Afghanistan, amethyst from Persia, malachite from Russia and diamonds from Hyderabad in India.
Bitter Truth
As per the history of Taj Mahal, it is believed that Shah Shan ordered to cut off the hand of the chief architect - Ustad Isa Khan Effendi, so that such kind building could never be reconstructed in future.
This is the undying story that has now became an integral part of the Taj Mahal history and its construction.
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i love taj mahal and i love sahjaha and mumtajmahal's love story. Read more History of Taj Mahal.
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