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“The jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces

“The jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.“ – UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arjumand Banu Begum. After their wedding celebrations, Khurram "finding her in appearance and character elect among all

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“The jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces

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  1. “The jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.“ – UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  2. ArjumandBanu Begum. After their wedding celebrations, Khurram "finding her in appearance and character elect among all the women of the time", gave her the title 'MumtazMahal’ Begum (Chosen-One of the Palace). His trust in her was so great that he even gave her his imperial seal, the Muhr Uzah. She was portrayed as the perfect wife with no aspirations to political power. • The blue-eyed of the Mughal Royals, the young ‘Khurram’ impressed his father the Emperor Jahangir with his intense military successes.The grateful father rewarded him with the prestigious title 'Shah JahanBahadur '. The name Shah Jahan comes from Persian meaning "King • of the World.”

  3. Some of the monuments erected by Shah Jahan Peacock Throne, said to be worth millions of dollars. Pearl Mosque at Agra Diwan-i-Aam in Red Fort, Delhi Diwan-i-Khas in Red Fort, Delhi

  4. TAJ’S EXTERIOR – A Marvel in Marble The Plinths The Four Minarets The Riverfront Terrace (Chabutra)

  5. The main finial was made of gold. Caligraphy on large pishtaq Herringbone Reflective tiles normal exposure Plant motifs Spandrel detail Incised painting

  6. Finial Floor Tiling Marble Design Below the Iawns • Caligraphy of • Persian poems The MehmanKhana or Asembly Hall Base, dome, and minaret

  7. TAJ’S INTERIORS – A Marvel in Marble Jali screen surrounding the cenotaphs Tombs of Shah Jahan & MumtazMahal at underground level Arch of Jali Detail of Pietradurajali inlay

  8. Replicas Of TajMahal Miniature Replica of TajMahal in the Window of the World TajMahal, Bangladesh Bibi Ka Maqbara, Aurangabad Trump TajMahal, Atlantic City Tripoli Shrine Temple

  9. The complex is set around a large 300-metre (980 ft2) Moghul garden  The garden uses raised pathways that divide each of the four quarters of the garden into 16 sunken flowerbeds. A raised marble water tank (al Hawd al-Kawthar) at the center of the garden reflects the image of the mausoleum. The garden has a design inspired by Persian gardens.

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