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6 de may. de 2024 · Taj Mahal, mausoleum complex in Uttar Pradesh in northern India, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. The complex houses the tombs of Shah Jahan and one of his wives, known as Mumtaz Mahal.
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Hace 1 día · Taj Mahal is mausoleum complex in Agra, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his wife Mumtaz Mahal ("Chosen One of the Palace"), who died in childbirth in 1631, having been the emperor's inseparable companion since their marriage in 1612.
Hace 2 días · Taj Mahal: Uttar Pradesh: 1983 252; i (cultural) The Taj Mahal is considered the finest example of Indo-Islamic architecture. It was built in Agra on the bank of the Yamuna river as a mausoleum of Mumtaz Mahal, the Persian wife of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, between 1631 and 1648.
Hace 3 días · Its architecture displays clear inspiration from the Taj Mahal. Aurangzeb also provided and repaired urban structures like fortifications (for example a wall around Aurangabad, many of whose gates still survive), bridges, caravanserais, and gardens.
21 de may. de 2024 · Although much has been discovered about the Taj Mahal, many questions about India’s most magnificent man-made landmark remain unanswered. Each revelation that’s unraveled only adds a layer of complexity to Taj's legacy, ensuring many of its mysteries remain unsolved.
Hace 5 días · The Taj Mahal is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, which blended Islamic, Persian, and Indian styles. Constructed primarily of brick and white marble, the monument‘s most distinctive feature is its massive central dome, which rises to a height of 240 feet (73 meters) and is surrounded by four subsidiary domed chambers.
