What is the layout of the Taj Mahal?
What is the layout of the Taj Mahal? The ground plan of the Taj Mahal is in perfect balance of composition, the octagonal tomb chamber in the centre, encompassed by the portal halls and the four corner rooms. The plan is repeated on the upper floor. The exterior of the tomb is square in plan, with chamfered corners.
Why is the Taj Mahal symmetrical?
The complex's ordered symmetry symbolizes absolute power—the perfection of Mughal leadership. And its grand scale and extravagance (crystal, lapis lazuli, makrana marble, turquoise) only brought glory to Shah Jahan's reign.
Is The Taj Mahal bigger than the Burj Khalifa?
As apparent as it is, there is a huge difference in the size of Burj Khalifa and Taj Mahal. While Burj Khalifa is regarded as the tallest building in the world with a height of 830 meters, Taj Mahal is 73 meters tall.