The Taj Mahal is an iconic structure known for its historical significance, architectural charm, and
aesthetic beauty. Archana Garodia Gupta and Shruti Garodia write about the meticulous
The Taj Mahal was constructed with materials from all over the world, and over 20,000 people were used to move building materials. It was generally thought by the Ustad Ahmad Lahauri was the incharge of the construction.The construction was finished in the year of 1648. The Taj Mahal is a white tomb built in the 17th century by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz. The building is in the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Widely thought as one of the most beautiful buildings in world, it is one of India’s biggest tourist attractions
TRANSPORTING THE WHITE MARBLE It is believed over the 1,000 of the elephants were used to transport building materials. It took the effortsof 22,000 labourers, painters, embroidery artists and stonecutters people to shape the Taj Mahal. The white marble was brought from Makrana, Rajasthan, and from Punjab, and the crystals from China.
1. Which other very famous building did shah jahan build?
2.What is the technique of the inlaid gemstone panels in the Taj Mahal called and where did it orginate from?
3.Shah Jahan also had an object made, which cost twice the amount as the Taj Mahal. What is it?
4. Shah jahan died a prisoner as a result of a bloody succession battle between .Which of his sons?
Answer :
1- The red fort in delhi
2- pietra Dara; Italy.
3-The peacock Throne’
4-Aurangzeb and Dara shukoh
