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It was an excellent time for me when I was on my India tours. India is big and Great country India has a lot of monuments. In India to visited Taj mahal on my same day Taj Mahal Trip was an excellent moment for me

Agra is not only about Shah Jahan and the beautiful mausoleum-Taj Mahal - that he built in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. In fact Agra is like a chapter in Mughal history that needs to be enjoyed lesson by lesson. If Taj Mahal is the most captivating lesson that every body wants to read and enjoy, it is eventually the Agra Fort that makes an informative and interesting read. Enjoy learning more about Mughal history on tours to Agra with Taj Mahal Agra.

Interestingly, Agra Fort has a history that spans two generations of the Mughal emperors. Started during the reign of the Mughal emperor Akbar (1556-1605), the construction work on the Agra Fort continued till the reign of his grand son Shah Jahan (1627-58). Though started by Akbar in 1565, it was Shah Jahan, who constructed most of the buildings inside the Agra fort.

Situated on the bank of river Yamuna, the Agra Fort today, stands as a citadel of the past that has witnessed centuries slip by. Built in red stone, the Agra fort stretches almost two kilometers on the bank of the Yamuna. A huge wall that stands 69 ft in height encircles the crescent shaped fort. With only two main gates built to enter the Agra fort, the impregnable stature of the fort becomes amply clear. The two gates are named the Delhi gate and the Amar Singh Gate.

Once inside the Agra Fort, one comes across a number of mosques and palaces, most of them are built in white marble and red stone during the rein of Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jahan. At one point of time in the 16th century, the Agra fort used to house a small city.

Jehangiri Mahal, inside the Agra Fort is what speaks of Akbar's love for his son Jehangir. Akbar built this as a private palace for his son. Jehangiri Mahal located north of the Amar Singh Gate is a mix of Central Asian and Hindu architecture. The Jehangiri Mahal is considered one of the important buildings constructed by Akbar. Nearby is the palace of Jodha Bai, the Hindu wife of Akbar.

Khas Mahal is another prominent palace in the Agra Fort. It can be termed as a marble affair of sorts as the whole palace is built in marble stones. Built by Shah Jahan in 1637, Khas Mahal is believed to be a finest example of paintings on white marble. Khas Mahal was built specially as a private palace for Shah Jahan that overlooks the Angoori Bagh (Grapes' garden). Another palace, Diwan-I-Khas, was built around the same time as the Khas Mahal as a hall of private audience and was used by Shah Jahan to receive kings, dignitaries and ambassadors.

Built for Mumtaz Mahal, Musamman Burj offers a beautiful view of the Taj Mahal. Ironically, it was here, Shah Jahan spent the last days of his life gazing at the Taj Mahal. The Burj is an octagonal structure with an open pavilion.

Now if you want to know where the royal ladies of Mughal era used to dress, Sheesh Mahal or the Glass Palace is what you must visit. Sheesh Mahal used to be the dressing room of the royal ladies. The Sheesh Mahal is divided into large halls and its walls are decorated with tiny mirrors. That’s such a fantastic palace.

There are other important buildings in the Agra Fort that are unique in their own way. Nagina Masjid and Moti Masjid are two mosques that were built by Shah Jahan. There used to be Mina Bazar below the Nagina Masjid where ladies of the royal family used buy things. Macchi Bhawan, Hamma-I-Shahi and Diwan-I-Am are other buildings that offer an insight into the reign of Shah Jahan. Step back into Mughal history on tours to Agra with Taj Mahal Agra.

At last I said only one word that my tours of India were great.

Taj Mahal Trip

I was got a chance India Tours by my office work to visit the Taj mahal “one of the seven wonder of the world” in India. It was pleasure time for me to visit Taj mahal I took same day Taj mahal trip, from Delhi.

India is a land of great diversity the purity, the shine, the glory and the royal power.

After arrive at Delhi I done my office work after this I had a day free in India. So I planned to visit the Taj mahal.

Early in the morning I started my tour to Agra from Delhi after arrived at Agra I spend whole day at Taj mahal in Agra.

That was a memorable time for me at Taj mahal.When I thought about visiting Taj mahal, a question may come up in my mind about "how to spend a day at Taj mahal". Even though Taj Mahal seems to be a single building, but there are so many structures inside it that I felt that a day at the Taj Mahal is just insufficient to explore this amazing monument.

The reflection of the sunlight falling on its white marble facade changes color from soft gray and yellow to pearly cream and dazzling

White the day passes.

The time of dawn presents Taj mahal in delicate shades of pink, while the setting sun washes it with orange color.

A day at Taj Mahal would keep me busy only with the task of taking in its mesmerizing beauty. There is no limit on the time I might spend at the Taj mahal on a single visit. I remain here the entire day and let your eyes soak the splendor of the Taj mahal.

At the night I returned back to Delhi by train. That was a fantastic tour of my life. The pictures of Taj mahal are still in back of my mind.

“Taj mahal is great”

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When I was in India on my tours of India I had a lot of options like same day Taj mahal trip(same day Agra trip) , Golden triangle tour , Golden triangle tour with wild life , Over night Agra trip (Over night Taj mahal trip).

The Taj Mahal, the most magnificent tribute to love and beauty and one of man's proudest creations, is easily the most identified image to be associated with India. Built between 1631 and 1648 by Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, this fairytale like marvel took twenty two years and the labor of twenty thousand workmen employed on it daily for its completion. The intensity of the Emperor's love is carved in white marble as the most beautiful and wondrous expression of love ever.

I visited this beautiful tomb during my tours of India really it’s a beautiful I have no word to describe the beauty of Taj mahal.

Standing tall and gracefully in its glory and splendor, the beauty of Taj mahal can be discovered and rediscovered time after time for it not only changes color according to the time of the day but also with every change in the season.

The splendid Taj mahal sparkles like a jewel on a starlit night as the semi-precious inlaid stones reflect the glow of moon. However, it is on a full moon night that silver brilliance of the Taj Mahal becomes evident. Dawn and dusk to flirt with the radiance of the Taj Mahal as it responds to the blush of the skies. The sight is indeed mesmerizing to the visitor.

Associated with the rich Mughal era, this magnificent edifice is testimony to the highest stage in the evolution of a Tomb not only in India but across world. It is here that the art capabilities of the Indian builder under the Mughals received the most beautiful and profound expression.

The history of Taj Mahal, a monument which has been described as 'poetry in marble' was constructed by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. He erected this mausoleum in the memory of his beloved wife, Arjumand Bano Begum, popularly known as Mumtaz Mahal, who died in A.D. 1630. According to the history of Taj Mahal it is believed that her dying wish to her husband was "to build a tomb in her memory such as the world had never seen before." Indeed, centuries later, no tomb has been able to even remotely equal the glory of the marvelous Taj mahal.

A study of the history of Taj Mahal reveals that it was started in A.D. 1631 and completed at the end of 1648 A.D. It is believed that the Taj mahal is a result of twenty thousand workmen toiling day and night for twenty two whole years. A small town was built for the laborers called 'Mumtazabad' - named after the deceased empress. The town is now known as Taj Ganj.

Amanat Khan Shirazi was the calligrapher of Taj Mahal, his name occurs at the end of an inscription on one of the gates of the Taj. Poet Ghyasuddin had designed the verses on the tombstone, while Ismail Khan Afridi of Turkey was the dome maker. Muhammad Hanif was the superintendent of Masons. The designer of Taj Mahal was Ustad Ahmad Lahauri.

The material for the construction of the Taj mahal was brought in from all over India and central Asia. It is believed that it took a fleet of 1000 elephants to transport it to the site! The history of Taj Mahal provides us with fascinating details about Mughal history and architecture.

Red sandstone was brought from Fatehpur Sikri, Jasper from Punjab, Jade and Crystal from China, Turquoise from Tibet, Lapis Lazuli and Sapphire from Sri Lanka, Coal and Cornelian from Arabia and diamonds from Panna. In all 28 kind of rare, semi precious and precious stones were used for inlay work in the Taj Mahal. The chief building material, the white marble was brought from the quarries of Makrana, in Rajasthan.

Thus the history of Taj Mahal shows us the organizing capacity of the Mughal Empire and the vision of Emperor Shah Jahan, who was able to bring together many skilled artisans to create this beautiful monument to eternal love.

My tours of India were one of the fantastic tour of my life I enjoy my tours.

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My tours of India were wonder and during this period visiting Taj mahal wahhh great. When I was in India I took same day Taj mahal trip (same day Agra trip) Taj Mahal “a monument of immeasurable beauty". Taj Mahal "the epitome of love". I visited this monument during my tours of India. The beauty of this monument is such that it is beyond the scope of words.

The thoughts that come into the mind while watching the Taj Mahal of Agra in India is not just its phenomenal beauty, but the immense love which was the reason behind its construction. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan got this monument constructed in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, with whom he fell in love at the first sight. The very first sight of the Taj Mahal, the epitome of love and romance leaves one mesmerized.

The call of the muezzin hung in the air, suspended for a moment in time….A timeless moment that recalled the past glory of the Mughal Empire and the unsurpassed love of one of its architects, Shah Jahan, for his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal stood silent, an eloquent testimony of eternal love, etched against the perfect evening sky.

As crimson rays tinged the flawless façade of the Taj Mahal, a delicate pink, the people bowed in homage as they recalled the poignant saga of love encapsulated in the annals of history.

A lyric in luminous marble, the Taj Mahal stands on the banks of the river Yamuna. Immovable and unsurpassed in its beauty, yet the Taj Mahal has moved thousands of people to an expression of eloquent emotion. One of the Seven Wonders of the World,

The Taj Mahal was designed by a Persian architect named Ustad Isa, at the behest of the heart-broken Mughal king - Shah Jahan – to fulfill the last wish of his wife. But let us go back in time to that fateful day when the great love story between the Mughal emperor and his would-be queen began….

In the year 1607 A.D. at the Mughal ruler’s palace at Agra, a festive was being celebrated at the royal Meena Bazar. On this day, the gates of the private market attached to the harem of Emperor Jehangir, were thrown open to royalty and high-ranking commoners alike. It was at one of the stalls that Prince Khurram, later Shah Jahan, espied the lovely Arjumand Begum (later Mumtaz Mahal) and was completely enraptured by her charms.

When the royal wedding took place five years later, in accordance with auspicious planetary configurations, Prince Khurram resplendently attired in rich gold and brocade, rode in regal splendour in the center of the magnificent marriage procession of richly caparisoned elephants. Accompanying acrobats and musicians danced and sang in joyous celebration even as gold coins were tossed as a gesture of benevolence for the celebrating throngs. Emperor Jehangir, also much taken with the beauty of his young daughter-in-law, bestowed upon her the name of Mumtaz Mahal or “Chosen One of the Palace”.

The prince continued to court his young bride ardently even after they were married, bringing her lavish gifts of diamonds and gorgeous roses from the most distant gardens in the country. Mumtaz Mahal, in turn, stood staunchly by her husband’s side through all the vicissitudes of life and rose to be his trusted political adviser and counsel.

In their nineteen years of wedded bliss, she bore him fourteen children, of whom only seven survived. The birth of the last daughter proved to be a difficult one for her and finally took her life. When the danger to her life was perceived, the emperor was speedily summoned and sat devotedly by her side, murmuring soothing words of comfort and love. All in vain.

Before she breathed her last, Mumtaz Mahal made Shah Jahan promise to erect a peerless monument to immortalize their love.

It took the heart-broken Shah Jahan 22 years to construct the Taj Mahal and 20,000 men toiled ceaselessly to fulfill his dream. Built of the finest white marble and inlaid with precious stones, the Taj Mahal is flanked by two immensely beautiful mosques on either side. Since the lovely Mumtaz Mahal died in childbirth, the Taj Mahal is today an Urs or place of pilgrimage.

Here, every Friday, burkha-clad women and men wearing traditional prayer caps, solemnly gather for the prayer to be read out from the Koran (the holy book of the Muslims), at sunrise. As the ten Khadims or servants of God faithfully intone the prayer, the devout reverently bow their heads as a mark of respect to one so well loved, now gone!

Beyond the voluptuous curves of domes and arches, ramrod lines of minarets, pillars and calligraphic frames and friezes, the delicate symmetry of it all, is captured the rhythm of birds in flight and the secrets of flowers, bringing to life the carvings decorating the Taj Mahal. In the warm, vibrant colours of Nature. Colours that will never fade, like the everlasting love of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. Immortalising the Taj Mahal as the epitome of an undying love.

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Standing majestically on the banks of River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is synonymous with love and romance. It is believed that the name "Taj Mahal" was derived from the name of Shah Jahan wife Mumtaz Mahal and means "Crown Palace".

The purity of the white marble, the exquisite ornamentation, precious gemstones used and its picturesque location, all make Taj Mahal travel gain a place amongst the most popular ones. However, unless and until, one knows the love story behind the Taj mahal of India, it will come up as just a beautiful building. But, the love behind this outstanding monument is what has given a life to this monument.

My India tour is one of my memorable tours of my life.

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Last month when I was on my tours of India I visited the one of the seven wonder of the world The Taj Mahal in Agra India is considered one of the best examples of Mughal architecture in India. The history of the Taj Mahal is one of the great love stories of the world.

The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan ruled from 1628 to 1658 and was married to Arjumand Bano Begum in 1612 A.D. He called his wife Mumtaz Mahal or Crown of the Palace, because she was so precious to him. Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan had 14 children and the queen accompanied Shah Jahan everywhere, even on military campaigns.

It was on one of these campaigns, in Burhanpur in central India, that Mumtaz Mahal died in 1631, shortly after giving birth to her 14th child. Her dying wish to Shah Jahan was that he should "build a tomb in her memory such as the world had never seen before." The history of the Taj Mahal begins with Mumtaz Mahal's tragic end.

Shah Jahan fulfilled her wish, creating the most beautiful mausoleum the world had ever seen. Shah Jahan was deposed by his son Aurangzeb. He spent the last years of his life under house arrest in the Agra Fort.

He used to spend his time looking across the Yamuna River at the beautiful tomb he had built for his beloved empress, waiting for the day they could be united again. After Shah Jahan's death in 1666 A.D., he too was laid to rest beside his beloved Mumtaz Mahal. Their real tombs are in a basement of the Taj Mahal.

The two ornately decorated tombs on the ground floor, sheltered by the dome of the Taj Mahal are part of the stylistic design of this beautiful monument in Agra India. The history of the Taj Mahal is the history of the steadfast love of a Mughal Emperor for his Queen.

It took 22 years for the Taj Mahal to be completed. A huge labor force of 20,000 workers led by Muhammed Hanif, the head of the masons and the Persian architect Ustad Isa or Ustad Ahmad Lahauri, were employed in its construction. Finished in 1648, the Taj Mahal cost the Mughal exchequer 32 million rupees.

The Taj Mahal has been described by the poet Sir Edwin Arnold, as “Not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passions of an emperor's love wrought in living stones."
The aesthetic beauty of this beautiful mausoleum is enhanced by the romantic story that inspired its construction.

Tourists come from around the world come to Agra, to feel the aura of eternal love that surrounds the Taj Mahal. The history of the Taj Mahal is a love story that transcends time and continues to be retold each day to the tourists who visit the Taj Mahal in Agra India.

After visiting the Taj I went to visit The Agra fort. Agra Fort is situated on a bank of the River Yamuna in Agra. It was built during the years 1565 and 1574 by the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great. Later, his grandson, the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, added to the palaces and structures within the fort.

The Agra Fort has a mighty wall made of red sandstone, which runs for 2 1/2 Kilometers around the perimeter of the fort. The main entrance to the is through a grand gateway called the Delhi Gate, which is decorated with inlay work in white marble. The Agra Fort Agra Fort is partially occupied by the Indian Army and sections of the fort are restricted for tourists. There is another entrance through which tourists can enter; this is called the Amar Singh Gate.

After entering the Agra Fort, I was find myself in the grand courtyard. The Diwan-i-Am or Hall of Public Audience and Diwan-i-Khas or Hall of Private Audience are located within the fort and contain examples of exquisite Mughal carvings on their many pillars.

There are grand palaces, such as the Khas Mahal and the Shish Mahal, within the Agra Fort. The rooms in the palaces within the Agra Fort were kept cool by an ingenious system of water channels that ran through all the rooms keeping them cool as the water evaporated. The high ceilings and marble latticed screens also provided natural cooling and blocked out the intense rays of the sun.

The mosques, Nagina Masjid and Mina Masjid, within the Agra Fort, were used by the royal family and the Mughal courtiers for prayer services and the Mina Bazar was a small market where the ladies of the Zenana could shop for perfumes, clothes, cosmetics, and jewellery.

The Agra Fort is situated at a short distance from the Taj Mahal, less than 2 Kilometers away. Shah Jahan was imprisoned in the Agra Fort by his son Aurangzeb, when he took over the Mughal throne.

Shah Jahan spent the last years of his life in the Agra Fort, where he is said to passed his days looking from the balcony of the Mussaman Burj, a tower in the Agra Fort, towards the Taj Mahal, where his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal was buried. You can see the view of the Taj Mahal from the Agra Fort, on your tours to Agra India.

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Majesty and magnificence, unrivalled. Love redefined. The Taj Mahal, the one and only one of its kind across the world. The monumental labour of love of a great ruler for his beloved queen I visited this marvelous during my tours of India.

The ultimate realizations of Emperor Shahjahan's dream. One of the wonders of the world. From 1631 A.D., it took 22 years in the making. An estimated 20,000 people worked to complete the enchanting mausoleum, on the banks of the Yamuna in Agra.
Better known as one of the Seven Wonders of the World and structured in white marble, the pristine purity of the Taj draws visitors from every corner of the globe. Its untouched beauty leaves visitors in amazement.

The vision of the Taj mahal is like experiencing the slow unfolding of a raga. By moonlight, by sunrise and sunset, the Taj is a flawless monument. Its every facet unimpeachable, as it turns its face to the changing courses of the sessions and to the hours of the day and night.
The unique Mughal style combines elements of Persian, Central Asian, and Islamic architecture. Most impressive are the black and white chessboard marble floor, the four tall minarets (40 m high) at the corners of the structure, and the majestic dome in the middle.

On closer look, the lettering of the Quran verses around the archways appears to be uniform, regardless of their height. The lettering spacing and density has been customized to give this impression to the beholder.

Other illusionary effects have been accounted for in the geometry of the tomb and the tall minarets.

The impressive pietra dura artwork includes geometric elements, plants and flowers, mostly common in Islamic architecture.

The level of sophistication in artwork becomes obvious when one realizes that a 3 cm decorative element contains more than 50 inlaid gemstones.

My tours of India were one of the great memorable tours.

SAME DAY TAJ MAHAL TRIP

Hello, every body last two month ago when I was on my India tour It was an unforgettable for me.
Any person, visiting or planning to visit the Taj Mahal, is interested to know more about the Taj Mahal. There are many queries and questions about the Taj Mahal- who built the Taj mahal, why was it built; in fact, there is no end to such queries. This section on the "Taj Mahal facts" is intended to provide you a quick knowledge about this great monument of love. Read on to get some quick information about Taj Mahal and Agra…
In the vacation time I was in India. And its excellent time for me In India I had many options like Golden tringle tour, same day Agra trip, and Golden tringle tour with wildlife. Same day Agra trip was selected by me.
In the early morning after break fast I started my drive to Agra its take four hrs.after arrive at Agra I was fresh up before my Taj mahal and Agra fort visit.
For centuries, the Taj mahal has inspired poets, painters and musicians to try and capture its elusive magic in word, colour and song. It is one of the most flawless architectural creations of the world. Since the 17th century, travellers have crossed continents to come and see this ultimate memorial to love, and few have been unmoved by its incomparable beauty.
Taj Mahal stands in the city of Agra, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the Yamuna River. It was built in the memory of the beautiful Arjumand Bano Begum, who won the heart of a Mughal prince. She was married at 21 to Emperor Jahangir’s third son Prince Khurram and stayed loyally by his side through good times and bad: in the luxurious royal palaces of Agra as well as the transient
Epitome of Love -Taj Mahal
Shahjahan, who was a passionate builder, now decided to erect a memorial to his queen in pristine marble that the world would never forget. The site selected for the tomb was a garden by the Yamuna River, unshadowed by any other structure. The garden had been laid by Raja Man Singh of Amber and now belonged to his grandson, Raja Jai Singh. By a royal firman, Shahjahan gave Jai Singh four havelis in exchange for the garden. The site was also chosen because it was located on a bend in the river, and so could be seen from Shahjahan’s
Personal palace in Agra Fort, further upstream.Construction of the Mausoleum - Taj Mahal
Work on the mausoleum began in 1633 and 20,000 workers laboured for 17 years to build the Taj mahal. The most skilled architects, inlay craftsmen, calligraphers, stone-carvers and masons came from all across Indian and lands as distant as Persia and Turkey. The master mason was from Baghdab, an expert in building the double dome from Persia, and an inlay
Specialist from Delhi.
Yemen sent agates; the corals came from Arabia, the garnets from Bundelkhand, onyx and amethyst from Persia. Mumtaz Mahal’s final resting-place was ornamented like a queen’s jewel-box.
I like both India and Agra. But beauty of the Taj mahal is great. It was the great time for me to visit the Taj mahal

I Like Taj mahal very much.