The Taj Mahal of Agra is one of the Seven Wonders of the world. It's the historical backdrop of this marvelous monument that adds the spirit to its brilliance, a spirit that is filled with the essence of love. Read along as I tell you more about the history, facts of the Taj Mahal, its architecture, along with beautiful pictures of the Taj Mahal.
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| Sunset at Taj Mahal |
History of Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is an ideal illustration of each couple of how profoundly a man adored his better half, that even after she remained yet memory and he ensured that this memory could never disappear. This man was the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his dear spouse Mumtaz Mahal. She was a Muslim Persian princess. He met with Mumtaz at 14 years old and began to look all starry eyed at her. They married each other in 1612. She passed away in 1631 while bringing forth their fourteenth kid. It was in the memory of his darling spouse that Shah Jahan fabricated a sublime landmark as a recognition for her, which we today know as the "Taj Mahal."
The landmark was assembled altogether out of white marble, brought from India and focal Asia. Consumption of roughly 32,000 million rupees. In the year 1653, In the year 1653, the construction of the monument was completed.
The area for this gift of love was unmistakably considered by Shah Jahan, who picked a serene site around one and a half miles from Agra at the southern edge of the city at the banks of stream Yamuna.
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Best Time To Visit
October to March is by and large considered a best an ideal opportunity to visit the Taj Mahal. This marvelous mausoleum's brilliance is just amazing and changes with each passing hour, reflecting an alternate atmosphere in various seasons. The mausoleum's visual magnificence is at its top during sunrise, sunset, and under the complete moonlight.
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| Astounding Beauty of the Taj Mahal |
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How to Reach Taj Mahal
By Air: The quickest method of arriving at Taj Mahal, Agra, is by air. The city of Taj, Agra, has its own air terminal, which is around 7km from the city center. All major domestic carriers are well connected to the city of Taj.
By Rail: Apart from the primary railroad station of Agra Cantonment, there are two other stations of Raja-ki-Mandi and Agra fortification. The primary trains associating Agra with Delhi are the Palace On Wheels, Shatabdi, Rajdhani, and the Taj Express.
By Road: There are regular bus services from Agra to all major cities and towns. The main bus stand of Idgah has various buses, both Government and Private plying to and from Delhi, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri, etc.
Other Major Attractions in the Vicinity:
Agra Fort:
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| View of the Taj Mahal from Agra Fort. |
It is one of the most well-known places in Agra, after the Taj Mahal. This fort, which has been built with red sandstone, is very close to the Taj Mahal and depicts the Mughals' wonderful architecture. Shah Jahan's son, Aurangazeb, imprisoned his father in this very fort.
Fatehpur Sikri:
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| Fatehpur Sikri |
The abandoned city of Fatehpur-Sikri is not very far from Agra. At a distance of 35 km, Fatehpur Sikri is one of the famous and historical cities of the Akbar rule in India. It is tallied among the grandest urban areas of the Mughal Empire.
Buland Darwaza in Fatehpur Sikri was constructed by Akbar, and the height of the monument symbolizes the victory and grandeur of Akbar.
Sikandra:
Any tourist who visits the Taj Mahal in Agra would most probably not miss out on the city of Sikandra. This city has the Tomb of Akbar, one of the most celebrated Emperors of the Mughal Era.
Vrindavan:
The sacred city of Vrindavan is located close to Agra and is perhaps the most venerated pilgrimages in India of the Hindus. The city is very closely connected with Lord Krishna.
I will bring an article on the Braj Darshan circuit in India very soon. I'll tell you more about Mathura and Vrindavan and other important towns and cities associated with Lord Sri Krishna.
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