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6 de may. de 2024 · The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum complex in Agra, western Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture (a blend of Indian, Persian, and Islamic styles). The Taj Mahal is also one of the world’s most iconic monuments, visited by millions of tourists each year.
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Pietra dura, (Italian: “hard stone”), in mosaic, any of...
- Agra Fort
Agra Fort, large 16th-century fortress of red sandstone...
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jade, either of two tough, compact, typically green...
- Mausoleum
Mausoleum, large, sepulchral monument, typically made of...
- Lapis Lazuli
Lapis lazuli, semiprecious stone valued for its deep blue...
- Mosque
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- Pietra Dura
20 de may. de 2024 · Agra is best known for the Taj Mahal (17th century), designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. A complex mausoleum, the Taj Mahal is often considered to be the world’s best example of Mughal architecture. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahān built it for his favourite wife, Mumtāz Maḥal, in the mid-17th century.
21 de may. de 2024 · Image by 13blessings via Shutterstock.com. Adorning the walls of the Taj Mahal are intricate calligraphic inscriptions from the Quran. Personally selected by the Shah, they were crafted from black marble inlaid into the white marble walls using the same pietra dura technique as on the building’s exterior.
3 de may. de 2024 · Just north of the Taj Mahal, on the opposite side of the Yamuna River, you’ll find the lush charbagh complex known as Mehtab Bagh or Moonlight Garden. A charbagh is an Islamic quadrilateral (four corners) garden layout based on the four gardens of Paradise mentioned in the Quran. Measuring 300 by 300 meters, the garden is perfectly ...
9 de may. de 2024 · Taj Mahal, Agra, India. Mughal architecture reached its zenith during the reign of the emperor Shah Jahān (1628–58), its crowning achievement being the magnificent Taj Mahal. This period is marked by a fresh emergence in India of Persian features that had been seen earlier in the tomb of Humāyūn.
Hace 4 días · February 8, 2023. The Taj Mahal is a magnificent white marble mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely considered one of the 7 wonders of the world. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
4 de may. de 2024 · Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan’s mausoleum for his favorite wife Mumtaz, is generally considered the apogee of Mughal architecture. Elegant lines and perfect proportions keep the extravagant materials from feeling excessive or gaudy.
