Why is the Taj Mahal so impressive?
Why is the Taj Mahal so impressive? The Taj Mahal is considered to be the greatest architectural achievement in the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture. Its recognised architectonic beauty has a rhythmic combination of solids and voids, concave and convex and light shadow; such as arches and domes further increases the aesthetic aspect.
Can we go inside Taj?
There are two separate tickets you can purchase. For 1100 rupees you get access to the gardens outside the Taj Mahal. If you'd also like to go inside the mausoleum, be sure to buy a separate ticket for 200 rupees. This comes out to a total of 1300 rupees which is about $19 US.
Who is buried in the Taj Mahal?
The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum complex that houses the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal (“Chosen One of the Palace”) and her husband, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned 1628–58).
What are some fun facts about the Taj Mahal?
The Taj Mahal took 22 years to build. More than 22,000 labourers worked in the construction of the Taj Mahal. The construction of the Taj Mahal cost 3.2 crores of rupees at that time. Various Precious stones were brought from various countries for the building of the Taj Mahal.
What is the mystery about Taj Mahal?
The most shocking mystery of Taj Mahal is that it was constructed just before Shah Jahan ruled Agra. As indicated by the book, “The genuine story of Taj Mahal”, the fortress was initially a sanctuary of Lord Shiva worked by the former Rajputs people of Agra.