The construction art of the Taj Mahal is based on the art of the Persia dynasty and many Mughal buildings such as Gur-e-Aamir, Humayun's Tomb, Itmadud-Daulah's Tomb and Shah Jahan's Jama Masjid in Delhi. Red stones were used in the construction of almost all the buildings during the Mughal period, but Shah Jahan chose white marble for the construction of the Taj Mahal. It was decorated with many types of engravings and diamonds inlay on the white marble and decorate the walls of the Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is built on the banks of Yamuna in Agra city of Uttar Pradesh, India. The Taj Mahal was made of white marble. 28 types of stones were also used to build the Taj
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Different parts of Taj Mahal
Although the entire Taj Mahal is a sample of amazing beauty, the main building in the Taj Mahal is a sample of Mumtaz Mahal. Its main chamber contains fake tombs of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. These graves have been saved in a very good way. The real tomb of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz is situated on the lowest floor. The mausoleum of Mumtaz Mahal is built of large white marble. Quranic verses have been written on the stones of Mumtaz's tomb, while no verses have been written on Shah Jahan's tomb.
It is said that marble stone was brought from Hasil to its construction. Twenty thousand artisans and laborers worked every day. Its construction took twenty-two years. There is a huge dome above this mausoleum which enhances its beauty. The mausoleum of Mumtaz Mahal is spread over about 41 acres. This mausoleum is surrounded by gardens from all sides. It has a wall built on three sides. The foundation of this mausoleum is square and each side of the square is 55 meters. The four towers of the mausoleum appear to be the frame of the building.
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The white marble dome is present on the summit of the mausoleum of Mumtaz Mahal. This dome is like an inverted Kalash. Kirit Kalash is situated on the dome. This urn is the main element of Persian and Hindu Hindu art. To support the dome, dome-shaped umbrellas are built around it. From their base, the mausoleum of Mumtaz Mahal is weighed.
1800 A.D. I had a gold vase on the dome of the Taj Mahal but now it has been made by bronze. Above this vase is the shape of the moon, whose upper figure points to heaven. Together with the shape of the moon and the tip of the urn, it forms the shape of the trident. This trident reflects the symbol of Lord Shiva of Hindu belief.
There are 40 m high towers at the four corners of the Taj Mahal. These four minarets have been constructed in such a way that these four minarets are tilted slightly outwards. Outside trends of these minarets, it was argued that in the event of the building collapsing, these minarets would fall outwards, so that the main Taj Mahal building would not be damaged.
