The construction of the mausoleum was essentially completed in 1643 but work on other phases of the project continued for another 10 years. The Taj Mahal complex is believed to have been fully completed in 1653 at a cost estimated to be around 32 million rupiah, which would be around 52.8 billion rupiah (US$827 million) in 2015. The construction project employed approximately 20,000 artisans under the guidance of a board of architects led by the court architect to the emperor, Ustad Ahmad Lahori.
The Taj Mahal was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is considered by many to be the finest example of Mughal architecture and a symbol of India's rich history. The Taj Mahal attracts 7–8 million visitors annually. In 2007, it was declared the winner of the New 7 Wonders of the World (2000–2007) initiative.
The Taj Mahal of Agra is considered a symbol of India's pride and love. Agra, the third largest district of Uttar Pradesh, is very important from the historical point of view.
Due to being the most favorite city of the Mughals, they made Agra their capital before Delhi. According to history, Ibrahim Lodi established this city in 1504. At the time when this city was established, at that time no one would have imagined that this city would be famous all over the world for its beauty. Which is still counted among the seven wonders of the world.
History: A living picture of architecture, the city of Agra is situated at a distance of about 200 kilometers from Delhi. To make which an artisan was called from Baghdad who could carve curved letters on the stone. Similarly, the artisan who was called from the city of Bukhara, which is located in Central Asia, was skilled in carving flowers on marble stone. Skilled artisans living in Istanbul, Turkey were called to build giant domes and skilled artisans were called from Samarkand to build minarets.
In this way, in six months before the construction of Taj Mahal, 37 skilled artisans were gathered by carving skilled artisans, under whose supervision twenty thousand laborers worked. Similarly, the material used in the construction of the Taj was collected from Makrana in Rajasthan, many other types of precious stones and gems from Baghdad, Afghanistan, Tibet, Egypt, Russia, Iran, etc. and bought them at huge prices and got the Taj Mahal built. Went.
Its construction work, which started in 1630, was completed in about 22 years, in which the contribution of about twenty thousand laborers is considered. Its main dome is 60 feet high and 80 feet wide.
The result of the love and devotion of the Mughal emperor is 'Taj Mahal', which is called the unique diamond of beauty. When you look up at this dome-shaped building, its carved ceilings and walls are nothing short of a wonder. Its history is on the tongue of everyone, children and adults, that the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan got the Taj Mahal built in the memory of his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
The picture of supernatural beauty 'Taj Mahal' made of white stones on the banks of river Yamuna has made its identity not only in India but in the whole world. Thousands of tourists from distant countries come here to see this symbol of love. No matter how many metaphors you give after seeing the beauty of Taj Mahal bathed in milky moonlight, they all seem pale.....
The tombs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan remain face to face in the lower part of the Taj Mahal. Even today, the city of Agra remains the center of attraction for domestic and foreign tourists. The reason for being built in beautiful architecture, whether it is summer or winter, a crowd of tourists can be seen here in every season. Every year 'Taj Mahotsav' is organized by the Department of Tourism....
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