Taj Mahal White Marble Mausoleum

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Taj mahal white marble mausoleum. It is widely considered to be one of the greatest architectural masterpieces in the world and is listed as one of the new seven wonders of the world. India home to 1 3 billion people and some of the world s most. The white marble mausoleum is what anyone who knows the taj mahal that is a good part of the planet thinks. The complex houses the tombs of shah jahan and one of his wives known as mumtaz mahal.

Every year the taj mahal receives visits from between four and six million tourists from all over the world. Today its stunning architecture has made it one of the most iconic monuments in the world. Crown of the palace taːdʒ ˈmɛːɦ ə l is an ivory white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river yamuna in the indian city of agra it was commissioned in 1632 by the mughal emperor shah jahan reigned from 1628 to 1658 to house the tomb of his favourite wife mumtaz mahal. It is made of red sandstone bricks like many buildings in the area and as are the other monuments of the complex.

It also houses the tomb of. The taj mahal reopens to visitors on monday even as india looks set to overtake the us as the global leader in coronavirus infections. The taj mahal reopens to visitors on monday in a symbolic business as usual gesture even as india looks set to. It usually draws seven million visitors a year but has been closed since march.

Carved to perfection using white marble and red sandstone the taj mahal locates in agra along the river yamuna banks. The taj mahal is a beautiful white marble mausoleum in the city of agra india. It was commissioned in 1632 by the mughal emperor shah jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife mumtaz mahal. The world famous white marble mausoleum in the city of agra south of new delhi is india s most popular tourist site.

The taj mahal reopened to visitors today in a symbolic business as usual gesture the white marble tomb in the city of agra built by a 17th century mughal emperor for his wife was opened to the. Taj mahal mausoleum complex in uttar pradesh in northern india built by the mughal emperor shah jahan in the 17th century. The taj mahal is an ivory white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the yamuna river in the indian city of agra. In fact it is not completely marble contrary to what the legend wants.

Even before one sees the majestic mausoleum the brilliant white marble s reflection against the clear blue sky on the still water of the reflection pool is sure to draw one s attention. The world famous white marble mausoleum is india s most popular tourist site.