Shah Jahan

created by Shah Jahan in 1632. It is known to be a complex mausoleum that combines Persian, Islamic, and Indian influences, and is one of the “world’s most celebrated structures and stunning symbols of India’s rich history”. From Sanskrit, Tejo Mahalay (Taj Mahal) means “The Great Abode of Tej”. In the Hindu religion, the name Shiva translates to Tejaji and Mahalay means mansion. Therefore, the Taj should have been known to be a Temple Palace of Lord Shiva, Hindu God. Mumtaz was Shah Jahan’s most

Shah Jahan Prince Khurram was 35 years of age when he ascended to the throne as Shah Jahan, or “King of the World.” Succeeding Jahangir in 1627, Shah Jahan appreciated the backing of experienced administrators and officials - like his father Asaf Khan - who were left-over from the past ruler. Shah Jahan, notes Hambly, resuscitated Akbar 's arrangement of squeezing southward against the autonomous Muslim Sultanate of the Deccan. At the same time the greater part of his development campaigns were

500 meters from Taj mahal ? this is because The white marble of the Taj Mahal no longer gleams brightly as it used to. The beautiful stone has been damaged by pollution and is gradually turning yellow. It Commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to put the remains of his precious wife, the Taj Mahal stands on the southern bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, India. The renowned mausoleum complex, built for more than 20 years, more than 20,000 workers from India, Persia, Europe and the Ottoman

he became the next king after Jahangir’s death. Shah Jahan was named as one of the greatest Mughal emperor as his rule is remembered as the Golden Era of Mughals (taj.gov.in). During his reign, Taj Mahal is not the only monument that Shah Jahan made, but it is definitely stands out the most. Among the rest, Agra’s Pearl Mosque, the palace and great mosque of Delhi, Diwan-e-Aam and Diwan-e-Khas inside the Red Fort of Delhi (taj.gov.in). Shah Jahan might have made the other building for many reasons

ordered to be constructed by the Indian ruler Shah Jahan, from materials including lapis lazuli, jade, amethyst,etc. The Taj Mahal complex includes a main gateway, a garden, a red sandstone mosque, and a building called the “jawab.” Shah Jahan had desired to build a second mausoleum across the river, to have his own remains buried there and the two mausoleums to be connected with bridges. Unfortunately, these plans never took shape. Aurangzeb, Shah

actually 28 types of precious jewels set into the marble of the Taj Mahal and it is India’s most popular tourist attraction and is the pride of India’s nation, so don’t wait too long to see it for yourself. Commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the remains of his cherished wife, the Taj Mahal stands on the southern bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, India. The Taj Mahal was built over more than 20 years and is one of the most outstanding examples of Mughal architecture. Which

The apparels of the Mughal emperor were imported from various countries, which denotes noble trade relations with other countries and their political power. Their clothing was made of the finest cotton, silk, decorated with gold; they carried beautiful scimitars. Their clothing was slightly different from their European counterparts. With the long gowns, the emperors wore pearl necklaces and jewelled turban ornaments (V&A Archives [a]). Furthermore, they lived in very picturesque and outlandish places

Afghanistan, and many parts of middle east conquered India. It was built by fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan who ruled India during the early 17th century. He constructed the divine Taj in the memory of his begum (wife) Mumtaz Mahal. Mumtaz Mahal was a Persian Muslim Princess, who married Shah Jahan in 1612 (tajmahal.gov.in Staff). Soon after begum’s death, Taj Mahal’s construction was started in 1631. Shah Jahan had two aims, firstly to construct the largest mausoleum in the world and the complex he designed

selling silk and glass beads. It was love at first sight and that girl was Arjumand Banu Begum. At that time, Jahan was only 14 years old and Begum was 15 years old whom was a Muslim Persian princess as well. After meeting her, Shah Jahan went back to his father and said that he wanted to marry her. They were married five years later in 1612 and later Prince Khurram was given the name Shah Jahan by his father since he secured the

Sadaf Ebadi HUM2210 Humanities Professor: Wilson Kaiser October 10, 2017 THE TEMOLE OF ARTEMIS AT EPHESUS VS TAJ MAHAL   The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus vs the Taj Mahal Two significant historical structures are compared in this essay which are The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and the Taj Mahal. These two architectural installations were created in different time periods and in different civilizations. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and the Taj Mahal both may have some similarities and