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version with similar red flowers and yellow plants with a more comprehensive epitaph reading "This is the illumined grave and sacred resting place of the emperor, dignified as Rizwan, residing in
Eternity, His Majesty, having his abode in Illiyun, Dweller in Paradise (Firdaus Ashiyani) , the Second Sahib-i Qiran, Shah Jahan, Padshah Ghazi ; may it be sanctified and may Paradise become his abode. He travelled from this world to the banquet hall of eternity on the night of the twenty-sixth of the month of Rajab, in the year one thousand and seventy-six Hijri ".
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laid with marble and an undecorated coved ceiling. The cenotaph of Mumtaz is located in the exact center of the chamber on a marble base of 1.5 by 2.5 metres (4 ft 11 in by 8 ft 2 in). Shah Jahan's cenotaph is situated on a larger base on the western side in an asymmetrical arrangement. On the top is a traditional sculpture of a small pen box denoting it as a male tomb. The cenotaphs are aligned north-south, with the head towards the north and the bodies were laid in on their sides with the face turned towards the west, facing
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two – one half is the white marble mausoleum itself and the gardens, and the other half is the red sandstone side, meant for worldly markets. Only the mausoleum is white so as to represent the enlightenment, spirituality and faith of Mumtaz Mahal. Koch has deciphered that symbolic of
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wheels, turned by animals, to a tank that supplied an aqueduct which ran south carrying water up to the western wall before turning east. The water was later distributed throughout the garden through earthenware pipes embedded underground. The fountains in the central tank consisted of large vessels made of copper and inter-connected through copper pipes and the drop from the 9.47 m (31.1 ft) high walls created the necessary water for the fountains.
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parts with balconies at the intersection of the portions. The towers are also surmounted by smaller chattris and incorporate the same design elements as the main dome with a finial. Steps lead to the top of the tower with rectangular openings below the domes providing light and air on the top. The minarets were designed similar to traditional elements of a mosque, which are used by the
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balance and harmony, and Shah Jahan applied that concept in the making of the Taj Mahal. Additionally, the plan is aligned in the cardinal north–south direction and the corners have been placed so that when seen from the centre of the plan, the sun can be seen rising and setting on the north and south corners on the summer and winter
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seeming to support the argument were, however, proven false after excavations carried out in the 1990s found that they were discolored white stones that had turned black. A more credible theory for the origins of the black mausoleum was demonstrated in 2006 by archaeologists who reconstructed part of
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Italian artisans were employed. Workmen constructed a colossal brick scaffold that mirrored the tomb rather than wooden scaffolds. A 15 km (9.3 mi) long earthern ramp was built to transport marble and materials to the construction site, hauled on specially constructed wagons by teams of
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The tomb complex was built mainly using brick and lime mortar. The external surface of the main tomb building and the interior of the main cenotaph chamber is veneered with white marble. The other interior surfaces and other accessory buildings are lined with red sandstone coated with a red octet for
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flowers reads "This is the sacred grave of His Most
Exalted Majesty, Dweller in Paradise (Firdaus Ashiyani), Second Lord of the Auspicious. Conjunction (Sahib-i Qiran-i Sani), Shah Jahan, Padshah; may it ever be fragrant! The year 1076 ". The original cenotaph of Shah Jahan is a more simply decorated
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flank the tomb building, one at each corner of the plinth facing the chamfered corners. The four minarets, which are each more than 40 metres (130 ft) tall, are symmetrically arranged on the corners facing the chamfered corners of the main building. Each minaret is composed of three almost equal
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The planning and structure of the Taj Mahal, from the building itself to the gardens and beyond, is symbolic of Mumtaz Mahal's mansion in the garden of
Paradise. The concept of gardens of paradise is extended into the building of the mausoleum as well. The structure is decorated with colorful relief
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in exchange for a large palace in the centre of Agra. The building was commissioned in 1631, and construction commenced in 1632. An area of roughly 1.2 hectares (3 acres) was excavated, filled with dirt to reduce seepage, and levelled at 50 metres (160 ft) above the riverbank level. In the tomb
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typical of Hindu temples, adorned with domed cuppola like chattris and smaller structures like the Music House interspersed between them. The main gateway, primarily built of marble, mirrors the tomb's architecture and incorporates intricate decorations like bas-relief and pietra dura inlays. At the
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The calligraphy found on the marble cenotaphs in the tomb is particularly detailed and delicate. While the cenotaphs are similar to the ones from the Mughal era, no other tombs from the era were adorned with such an exquisite decoration. On Mumtaz's sarcophagus on the top, the decoration consists of
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Situated within the screen in the upper main chamber are the likenesses of the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan with the actual burials done below in the lower tomb chamber. From the southern main entrance room, a stairway leads to the lower tomb chamber which is rectangular in shape with walls
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inlays define the space between the adjoining elements. White inlays are used in sandstone buildings, and dark or black inlays on the white marbles. Contrasting colors have been used to create a complex array of different geometric patterns across the mortared areas of the buildings. The floors and
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Construction of the mausoleum was completed in 1648, but work continued on other phases of the project for another five years. The first ceremony held at the mausoleum was an observance by Shah Jahan, on 6 February 1643, of the 12th anniversary of the death of Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal complex is
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1,100. Visitors are allowed through three gates and as polluting vehicles are not allowed near the complex, tourists must either walk or take electric buses from the designated parking areas. The complex is open on all days except on Friday from one hour before sunrise to 45 minutes before sunset.
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attacked the Taj Mahal while invading Agra and took away two chandeliers, one of agate and another of silver, which had hung over the main cenotaph and the gold and silver screen. Kanbo, a Mughal historian, said the gold shield which covered the 4.6-metre-high (15 ft) finial at the top of the
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The water supply for the gardens were derived from the Yamuna River, where a water channel transported the water into an underground reservoir along the eastern wall of a storage building containing multiple storage tanks. The water from the reservoir was lifted by means of a system of pulleys and
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or black marble inlaid in white marble panels. Higher panels are written with slightly larger script to reduce the skewing effect when viewed from below. The calligraphy on the southern gate roughly translates to "O Soul, thou art at rest. Return to the Lord at peace with Him, and He at peace with
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When the structure was partially completed, the first ceremony was held at the mausoleum by Shah Jahan on 6 February 1643, of the 12th anniversary of the death of Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of the mausoleum was completed in 1648, but work continued on other phases of the project for another five
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screens are fitted which transmit light from the exterior to the interior of the main chamber. Except the south side, other three sides consist of an open elongated room flanked by two square cells covered with decorated ceilings set on the platform. The central room has arched openings on three
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Along with being a renowned symbol of love, the Taj Mahal is also a symbol of Shah Jahan's wealth and power, and the fact that the empire had prospered under his rule. Bilateral symmetry, dominated by a central axis, has historically been used by rulers as a symbol of a ruling force that brings
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Concerns for the tomb's structural integrity have recently been raised because of a decline in the groundwater level in the Yamuna river basin, with cracks appearing in parts of the tomb in 2010 and the minarets surrounding the monument showing signs of tilting. Minor damage was reported due to
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No concrete evidence exists for claims that describe, often in horrific detail, the deaths, dismemberment and mutilations which Shah Jahan supposedly inflicted on various architects and craftsmen associated with the tomb. Some stories claim that those involved in construction signed contracts
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in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded as one of the best examples of Mughal architecture and a symbol of Indian history. The Taj Mahal is a major tourist attraction and attracts more than five million visitors a year. In 2007, it was
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The Taj Mahal is a major tourist attraction and attracts a large number of domestic and foreign visitors. About five million visitors visited Taj Mahal in the financial year 2022–23. A three-tier pricing system is in place, with a significantly lower entrance fee for Indian citizens and more
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According to Ebba Koch, art historian and international expert in the understanding and interpretation of Mughal architecture and the Taj Mahal, the planning of the entire compound symbolises earthly life and the afterlife, a subset of the symbolisation of the divine. The plan was split into
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Ever since its construction, the building has been the source of an admiration transcending culture and geography, and so personal and emotional responses have consistently eclipsed scholastic appraisals of the monument. A longstanding myth holds that Shah Jahan planned a
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patterns. The plinth is differentiated from the paved surface of the main platform by a interlocking pattern of octagonal white marble pieces set into four pointed stars made of red sandstone, surrounded by a border. The building has many lattice windows or
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red sandstone walls on three sides, with the side facing the Yamuna river left open. Outside the complex walls, there are other mausoleums dedicated to Shah Jahan's other wives, royals and favorite servants. The inner sides of the walls feature columned
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fruits, buds and flower blossoms inlaid with Qur'anic inscriptions with the epitaph reading "The illumined grave of
Arjumand Bano Begam, entided Mumtaz Mahal, who died in the year 1631". The original tomb in the lower level is largely undecorated, with
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wrote a letter to his father about the tomb, the mosque and the assembly hall of the complex developing extensive leaks during the previous rainy season. In 1658, Shah Jahan was deposed by
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placed at its corners, which replicate the onion shape of the main dome. The smaller domes are supported by columns which stand on the top of the main structure and help bring light to the interior of the building. Tall spires called
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Italian, Geronimo Vereneo, held sway for a brief period after it was first promoted by Henry George Keene in 1879. Keene went by a translation of a Spanish work,
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was used for other buildings in the complex similar to the Mughal era buildings of the time. The entire complex sits on platform measuring 300 metres (980 ft) in length and 8.7 metres (28.5 ft) in height on the banks of
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Due to the global attention that it has received and the millions of visitors it attracts, the Taj Mahal has become a prominent image that is associated with India, and in this way has become a symbol of India itself.
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was used for other buildings in the complex similar to the Mughal era buildings of the time. The construction project employed more than 20,000 workers and artisans under the guidance of a board of architects led by
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storms on 11 April 2018 and 31 May 2020. In the late 2020s, the Government of India has undertaken various restoration measures, including placing mud packs to restore the white color and replacing broken marble.
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The imperial court documenting Shah Jahan's grief after the death of Mumtaz Mahal illustrates the love story held as the inspiration for the Taj Mahal. According to contemporary historians Muhammad Amin Qazvini,
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or flowerbeds. The garden is surrounded by a walkway connecting all the quadrants. Halfway between the tomb and gateway in the centre of the garden is a raised marble water tank with five fountains and a
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to call for prayer. The minarets were constructed slightly oriented towards the outside of the plinth so that in the event of collapse, the material from the towers would tend to fall away from the tomb.
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ordered a restoration project, which was completed in 1908. He also commissioned the large lamp in the interior chamber and replaced the gardens with European-style lawns that are still in place today.
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The external surfaces of the building are decorated with a number of delicate relief art adorned with various precious and semi-previous stones. The decorative elements were created by applying paint,
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sits on a 12-metre (39 ft) high cylindrical drum with an inner diameter of 18.4 metres (60 ft). The dome is slightly asymmetrical and is topped by a 9.6-metre (31 ft) high gilded
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The main inner chamber is an octagon with 7.3-metre (24 ft) sides, with the design allowing for entry from each face with the main door facing the garden to the south. Two tiers of eight
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based on the work of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier. These ideas were revived by Father Hosten and discussed again by E. B. Havell and served as the basis for subsequent theories and controversies.
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that there was no evidence that it was ever a temple. In August 2017, the Archaeological Survey of India declared that there was no evidence to suggest the monument ever housed a temple.
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inscribed on the side. The false cenotaph of Shah Jahan has similar decorations and is covered with flowers and other scroll work without any inscriptions. The epitaph surrounded by red
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the pool in the Mehtab Bagh. A dark reflection of the white mausoleum could clearly be seen, befitting Shah Jahan's obsession with symmetry and the positioning of the pool itself.
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arches are located along the walls, similar to the exterior. The four central upper arches form balconies or viewing areas, and each balcony's exterior window has an intricate
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suggest that both gardens may have been designed by the same architect, Ali Mardan. Early accounts of the garden describe its profusion of vegetation, including abundant
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and markets to serve the needs of visitors and workers. Lists of recommended travel destinations often feature the Taj Mahal, which also appears in several listings of
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plan of the site. The building complex employs symmetrical constructions with the usage of various shapes and symbols. While the mausoleum is constructed of white
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from where he could see the Taj Mahal. Upon Shah Jahan's death in 1666, Aurangzeb buried him in the mausoleum next to his wife. In the 18th century, the
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years. The Taj Mahal complex is believed to have been completed in its entirety in 1653 at a cost estimated at the time to be around
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positioned on a north–south axis to reflect the image of the mausoleum. The elevated marble water tank is called
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you." The calligraphy on the buildings were believed to have been created in 1609 by
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in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage".
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Koch, Ebba (1997). "Mughal Palace Gardens from Babur to Shah Jahan (1526–1648)".
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protection, excluding the exterior surfaces of domes. The white marble came from
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A Handbook to Agra and the Taj, Sikandra, Fatehpur-Sikri and the Neighbourhood
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expensive ones for foreigners. As of 2024, the fee for Indian citizens was
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of 1965 and 1971, scaffolding was again erected to mislead bomber pilots.
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Real Wages and Relative Factor Prices in the Third World 1820-1940: Asia.
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across the Yamuna river. The idea originates from fanciful writings of
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Lord William Bentinck: The Making of a Liberal Imperialist, 1774–1839
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Taj Mahal has become a prominent image that is associated with India.
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has been responsible for the maintenance of the monument. During the
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The complex is set around a large 300 m (3,200 sq ft)
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in the early 19th century. The finial is topped by a moon, a typical
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4446:"The Myth of the Taj Mahal and a New Theory of Its Symbolic Meaning"
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London : Macmillan ; New York : Stockton, 1998, and
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The Taj Mahal complex is situated on a platform on the banks of the
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3609:"Taj Mahal to undergo major restoration, 400 stones to be replaced"
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and pollution affecting the Yamuna River including the presence of
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inlays of stylised geometric pattern of vines, flowers and fruits.
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3577:"For 1st time, Taj Mahal's main dome to get mud pack for 6 months"
2132:. Vol. 49–50. Johnson Reprint Corporation. 1975. p. 195.
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of Mumtaz Mahal (right) and Shah Jahan (left) in the main chamber
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World Heritage Monuments and Related Edifices in India, Volume 1
3881:"Melania Trump next in long line of first ladies to visit India"
3393:"Supreme Court raps Government for its apathy towards Taj Mahal"
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area, piles were dug and filled with lime and stone to form the
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The domes and vaults of the sandstone buildings are worked with
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London : Macmillan ; New York : Stockton, 1998,
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Since the late 20th century, the monument has been affected by
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to disguise the building in anticipation of air attacks by the
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The Taj Mahal incorporates and expands on design traditions of
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1229:. Elsewhere, the garden is laid out with avenues of trees and
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The eight sided main structure with large arched doorways and
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4262:"Taj Mahal dropped from tourism booklet by state government"
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or blocks with contrasting colors and consisting of various
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The Complete Taj Mahal: And the Riverfront Gardens of Agra
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Indian Architecture: Its Psychology, Structure and History
3181:"Taj Mahal – The Symbol of Love – Shah Jahan Mumtaz Mahal"
3062:, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development,
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4903:"Tables with inlay work enhance appeal of your interiors"
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3115:. Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture. p. 175.
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Edison Begley, Wayne; Abdul Hayy Desai, Ziauddin (1989).
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Edison Begley, Wayne; Abdul Hayy Desai, Ziauddin (1989).
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UNESCO Culture World Heritage Centre, World Heritage List
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1272:. Similarities in layout and architectural features with
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List of tallest structures built before the 20th century
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main dome was also removed during the Jat despoliation.
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in Rajasthan, while the red sandstone was quarried from
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Bloom, Jonathan M.; Blair, Sheila S. (1 January 2009).
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The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture
4326:"On the symmetry of the central dome of the Taj Mahal"
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3325:"The Taj Mahal is falling victim to chronic pollution"
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1052 AH was 6 February 1643 on the Gregorian calendar.
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Islam Today: A Short Introduction to the Muslim World
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International Historical Statistics, Europe 1750-1993
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2757:"The plants growing throughout the Taj Mahal complex"
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respectively. This makes the Taj a symbolic horizon.
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5 million, which in 2023 would be approximately
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The main dome is surrounded by four smaller domes or
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5 million, which in 2023 would be approximately
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Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen's Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat
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in reference to the "Tank of Abundance" promised to
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4723:"Now, pay fine if you spend more than 3 hrs at Taj"
4280:"Taj Mahal part of an ancient temple: UP BJP chief"
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4578:Dixon, Jack S. (1987). "The Veroneo controversy".
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3850:"Trump to Diana: The most iconic Taj Mahal photos"
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1635:and semi-precious stones using a technique called
432:, India. It was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth
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4414:(First ed.). Cambridge: S. Chand, 288 pages.
4380:: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of September 2024 (
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1796:The Travels of Fray Sebastian Manrique, 1629–1643
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5790:Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana
4580:The Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History
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988:. Much of the calligraphy is composed of florid
5674:Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
5653:Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area
4115:
3253:"Taj Mahal's history of repair and restoration"
2980:. Historical Research Documentation Programme.
1375:Animation showing the construction of Taj Mahal
628:in 1631, to be built in the memory of his wife
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4748:"India: Pollution turning the Taj Mahal brown"
2540:. Islamic Arts and Architecture Organization.
1327:The western building, a mosque, faces the tomb
1248:, the first Mughal emperor and symbolises the
1208:. The garden is divided by two main walkways (
1056:. The inner wall is open along the axes where
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1584:which has turned the Taj Mahal yellow-brown.
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5757:Brihadisvara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram
4909:. Archived from the original on 29 May 2016
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3487:"India Taj Mahal minarets damaged in storm"
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1680:540 and for other foreign tourists, it was
1569:In 1983, the Taj Mahal was designated as a
770:The building has four identical sides with
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4796:. Oakland: University of California Press.
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3820:"New Seven Wonders of the World announced"
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690:. Inspirations for the building came from
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7455:1650s establishments in the Mughal Empire
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2411:"World Heritage Sites – Agra – Taj Mahal"
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447:) to house the tomb of his beloved wife,
161:4.84 million (in Apr'22-Feb'23)
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4091:"Plea to rewrite Taj history dismissed"
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3517:"Deadly thunderstorm damages Taj Mahal"
3064:Economic Outlook. Historical Statistics
2978:Art & Architecture of the Taj Mahal
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4552:(Thesis). Éditions de la Connaissance.
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4412:The Cambridge Shorter History of India
4324:Ahuja, Dilip R.; Rajani, M.B. (2016).
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970:with interlocking hexagonal patterns.
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5605:Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
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5016:from the original on 13 October 2015.
4901:Malaviya, Nalini S. (19 March 2004).
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4259:Ahluwalia, Ravneet (3 October 2017).
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1334:The Taj Mahal complex is enclosed by
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950:to create elaborate geometric forms.
652:on which a mansion belonging to Raja
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5679:Qutub Minar and its Monuments, Delhi
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5159:from the original on 29 January 2015
5063:from the original on 17 January 2016
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4758:from the original on 4 February 2015
4746:Jayalakshmi, K. (11 December 2014).
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4507:10.1093/acref/9780195309911.001.0001
4290:from the original on 8 December 2014
4223:from the original on 19 October 2017
4179:"What is Tejo Mahalaya controversy?"
4077:
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3996:Warrior Empire: The Mughals of India
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3942:"Taj Mahal posers through the years"
3921:from the original on 9 November 2020
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3497:from the original on 25 January 2019
3161:from the original on 5 November 2021
3033:Prices and Wages in India, 1595-1930
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2181:from the original on 13 October 2017
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2000:from the original on 21 January 2024
1905:1040 AH; the 12th anniversary on 17
5774:Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
5487:National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary
5002:. India: Lorenz Educational Press.
4547:Chaghtai, Muhammad Abdulla (1938).
4419:Alī Jāvīd, Tabassum Javeed (2008).
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3589:from the original on 21 August 2022
3373:from the original on 12 August 2020
3263:from the original on 18 August 2018
2796:from the original on 4 October 2023
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2148:. Vol. 149. 1869. p. 146.
1973:
1949:from the original on 27 August 2016
1708:of the modern world, including the
1506:In December 1652, Shah Jahan's son
973:The gateway arches are bordered by
572:
24:
4981:. University of California Press.
4938:Journal of Subcontinent Researches
4624:Dunn, Jerry Camarillo Jr. (2007).
4439:from the original on 3 March 2018.
4251:
3879:Bennett, Kate (21 February 2020).
3776:from the original on 18 March 2024
3746:from the original on 21 March 2024
3467:from the original on 12 April 2023
3293:from the original on 26 April 2015
2544:from the original on 17 April 2009
2090:"Taj Mahal definition and meaning"
1877:Taj Mahal replicas and derivatives
892:Southern facade showing the great
624:The Taj Mahal was commissioned by
504:The Taj Mahal was designated as a
25:
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6009:United Provinces of Agra and Oudh
5173:
5042:International Journal of Sciences
4733:from the original on 8 March 2023
4657:from the original on 3 March 2018
4611:from the original on 6 March 2010
4484:from the original on 7 March 2022
4362:from the original on 11 June 2019
4278:Ali, Mohammad (8 December 2014).
4273:from the original on 26 May 2022.
4020:from the original on 8 March 2023
3940:Fidler, Matt (25 February 2020).
3716:from the original on 8 March 2022
3455:"Dry Yamuna could sink Taj Mahal"
3405:from the original on 2 March 2023
3363:"What Really Ails the Taj Mahal?"
3191:from the original on 2 March 2023
2933:from the original on 8 March 2023
2763:from the original on 17 July 2017
2610:Treasures of the World: Taj Mahal
2096:from the original on 8 March 2023
1733:to be built in black marble as a
1464:oxen and elephants. An elaborate
501:, the emperor's court architect.
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207:
7470:Buildings and structures in Agra
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5795:Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
5779:Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
5298:
5262:Tourist attractions in and near
5120:Longman pronunciation dictionary
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1041:screen surrounding the cenotaphs
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864:, whose horns point heavenward.
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508:in 1983 for being "the jewel of
316:
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6615:Suppression of Tilpat rebellion
5021:Sarkar, Jadunath (Sir) (1919).
4957:from the original on 9 May 2019
4721:Jaiswal, Anuja (12 June 2019).
4599:Dowdey, Sarah (5 August 2007).
4444:Begley, Wayne E. (March 1979).
4083:
4010:"Mutilations in Taj Mahal Myth"
4002:
3998:. A+E Television Network. 2006.
3988:
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3842:
3812:
3758:
3736:"Travel information, Taj Mahal"
3698:
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3447:
3431:. 30 April 1997. Archived from
3417:
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3283:"Taj Mahal 'to be camouflaged'"
3275:
3245:
3227:The National Geographic Channel
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3004:. ABC-CLIO. 2021. p. 654.
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2459:
2259:
2225:"Creation History of Taj Mahal"
2167:
1895:
1498:Photograph of the Taj Mahal by
1351:
442:
420:on the right bank of the river
27:Marble mausoleum in Agra, India
7152:List of tombs of Mughal Empire
6610:Mughal–Safavid war (1649–1653)
6605:Mughal–Safavid war (1622–1623)
5762:Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur
5194:Archaeological Survey of India
5049:Swamy, K.R.N. (13 July 2003).
4643:. Twenty-First Century Books.
4626:"HowStuffWorks: The Taj Mahal"
4347:(inactive 18 September 2024).
4309:. Cambridge University Press.
2415:Archaeological Survey of India
2136:
2120:
2092:. Collins English Dictionary.
2082:
2052:
2012:
1770:in 1196, was dismissed by the
1710:New Seven Wonders of the World
1560:Archaeological Survey of India
1489:
1266:Archaeological Survey of India
583:
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7525:World Heritage Sites in India
7450:1650s establishments in India
5729:Khangchendzonga National Park
5555:World Heritage Sites in India
5137:Wright, Karen (1 July 2000).
4886:. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
4774:Greatest Wonders of the World
3826:. 9 July 2007. Archived from
3766:"Night Viewings of Taj Mahal"
2721:The Horseman: A Travel Memoir
2175:"Taj Mahal: Memorial to Love"
1916:
1244:, was introduced to India by
1020:The central chamber with the
559:, refers to the Taj Mahal as
5850:Churches and convents of Goa
5845:Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
5599:Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
5581:Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
5576:Khajuraho Group of Monuments
5190:Description of the Taj Mahal
5122:. Harlow, England: Longman.
5103:. Harvard University Press.
4752:International Business Times
4637:DuTemple, Lesley A. (2003).
4557:Copplestone, Trewin (1963).
4306:Architecture of Mughal India
4303:Asher, Catherine B. (1992).
3223:"Access 360° World Heritage"
2467:"Onion domes, bulbous domes"
1921:
1758:surrounding the silhouette.
1603:
714:in Delhi which inspired the
520:
7:
7520:Tourist attractions in Agra
7485:Mausoleums in Uttar Pradesh
7460:1654 establishments in Asia
6660:Mughal–Portuguese conflicts
5769:Group of Monuments at Hampi
5097:Tillotson, G. H. R (2008).
4345:10.18520/cs/v110/i6/996-999
2469:. Stromberg Architectural.
2287:"Architecture of Taj Mahal"
1805:
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742:
525:The name "Taj Mahal" is of
10:
7546:
7373:New 7 Wonders of the World
7059:Alamgir Mosque, Aurangabad
5944:Mountain Railways of India
5907:Historic City of Ahmadabad
5747:Great Living Chola Temples
5571:Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
5051:"Perils the Taj has faced"
4999:Our Global Village – India
4670:Gascoigne, Bamber (1971).
1650:
1607:
1571:UNESCO World Heritage Site
1315:The main gateway (darwaza)
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515:New 7 Wonders of the World
506:UNESCO World Heritage Site
266:UNESCO World Heritage Site
32:Taj Mahal (disambiguation)
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4592:10.1080/03086538708582735
2060:"Definition of Taj Mahal"
1862:Indo-Islamic architecture
1780:Union Minister of Culture
1776:Taj Mahal: The True Story
1659:Visitors at the Taj Mahal
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6650:Indian Rebellion of 1857
6595:Mughal conquest of Malwa
5784:Nilgiri Mountain Railway
5724:Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
5625:Sundarbans National Park
5199:Profile of the Taj Mahal
5056:The Tribune (Chandigarh)
4389:Ahmed, Akbar S. (1998).
2913:Mann, Elizabeth (2008).
1888:
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1573:for being "the jewel of
1175:Ninety Nine Names of God
871:Closer view of a minaret
698:buildings including the
553:, in his book from 1636
7495:Mughal gardens in India
6625:Tibet–Ladakh–Mughal war
5870:Hill Forts of Rajasthan
5719:Kaziranga National Park
5118:Wells, John C. (1990).
5024:Studies in Mughal India
4945:Qureshi, Siraj (2017).
4882:Lahiri, Jhumpa (2004).
4524:Carroll, David (1973).
2492:Ahuja & Rajani 2016
2370:"Exterior of Taj Mahal"
1739:Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
1582:environmental pollution
1240:, a design inspired by
955:walkways are laid with
660:Architecture and design
602:, 17th century painting
394:[taːdʒˈmɛɦ(ɛ)l]
115:73 m (240 ft)
5912:Jaipur City, Rajasthan
5663:Keoladeo National Park
5382:Other religious places
5027:. Calcutta M.C. Sarkar
4792:Kinra, Rajeev (2015).
4777:. V&S Publishers.
4771:Khatri, Vikas (2012).
4698:Havell, E. B. (2004).
3151:"History of Taj Mahal"
3052:: Coos Santing, 2007,
2719:Reitter, Bart (2011).
2504:Bloom & Blair 2009
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107:17 hectares (42 acres)
62:, Uttar Pradesh, India
7426:Great Pyramid of Giza
7137:Tomb of Salim Chishti
6620:Ahom–Mughal conflicts
6370:Aurangzeb (Alamgir I)
5658:Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
4690:Havell, E.B. (1913).
4632:on 13 September 2007.
4601:"How Acid Rain Works"
4425:. Algora Publishing.
3187:. 19 September 2022.
3185:The Indian Chronicles
2818:. 26 September 2019.
2666:"Interior of the Taj"
1867:List of tallest domes
1857:Architecture of India
1800:William Henry Sleeman
1752:Lord William Bentinck
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88:27.17500°N 78.04194°E
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5800:Chennakeshava Temple
5752:Airavatesvara Temple
5699:Complexe du Capitole
5668:Kalka–Shimla railway
5492:Patna Bird Sanctuary
5475:Wildlife sanctuaries
5272:World Heritage Sites
5209:"Outlying Buildings"
4996:Royals, Sue (1996).
4410:Allan, John (1958).
3917:. 18 February 2018.
3856:. 24 February 2020.
3706:"Views of Taj Mahal"
3425:"Toxons and the Taj"
3289:. 29 December 2001.
3259:. 13 December 2017.
3066:and Mitchell, B. R.
2538:Islamic architecture
2034:University of Tehran
1882:Wonders of the World
1772:Allahabad High Court
1668:50, for citizens of
1590:Mathura Oil Refinery
1486:77.8 million).
1274:the Shalimar Gardens
1148:Motifs on the screen
728:semi-precious stones
490:semi-precious stones
473:77.8 million).
413:) is an ivory-white
30:For other uses, see
7414:Christ the Redeemer
7384:Great Wall of China
7064:Jama Masjid (Delhi)
6630:Mughal–Maratha wars
5805:Hoysaleswara Temple
5399:Mankameshwar Temple
5309:Mughal architecture
5153:Kalmbach Publishing
5149:Waukesha, Wisconsin
5139:"Works in Progress"
5082:. Chronicle Books.
4859:Koch, Ebba (2006).
4219:. 18 October 2017.
4187:. 18 October 2017.
4103:on 14 December 2017
3809:, pp. 201–208.
3770:Government of India
3740:Government of India
3712:. 4 December 2020.
3710:Government of India
3055:Inflation 1800-2000
2790:Government of India
2670:Government of India
2580:Government of India
2494:, pp. 996–997.
2374:Government of India
2291:Government of India
2229:Government of India
2145:The Calcutta Review
2025:Dehkhoda Dictionary
1991:Government of India
1848:Architecture portal
1564:India-Pakistan wars
1556:Indian independence
927:are decorated with
688:Mughal architecture
578:rawdah-i munawwarah
482:Mughal architecture
408:Crown of the Palace
174:Government of India
170:Ministry of Culture
152:Mughal architecture
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7530:Islamic mausoleums
7316:Nizam of Hyderabad
6590:Mughal-Rajput wars
6410:Ahmad Shah Bahadur
6375:Muhammad Azam Shah
5620:Sun Temple, Konark
4907:The Economic Times
4727:The Times of India
4563:. Crescent Books.
4184:The Indian Express
4155:. 10 August 2017.
3830:on 21 January 2008
3582:The Times of India
3233:on 4 February 2015
2205:, pp. 30, 31.
1984:Tourism Statistics
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4893:978-0-547-42931-1
4874:978-0-500-34209-1
4784:978-93-81588-30-7
4683:978-0-224-00580-7
4673:The great Moghuls
4650:978-0-8225-4694-8
4570:978-0-517-35148-2
4539:978-0-88225-024-3
4516:978-0-19-530991-1
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3617:. 26 March 2022.
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2759:. India Tourism.
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3693:Moinifar 2013
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2902:
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7399:Chichen Itza
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7131:
7107:Akbar's Tomb
7069:Chawk Mosque
7041:Sheesh Mahal
7026:Lalbagh Fort
7001:Architecture
6987:Hector Munro
6962:Josiah Child
6912:Ibrahim Lodi
6905:Pratapaditya
6890:Khwaja Usman
6688:Bhuchar Mori
6504:
6425:Shah Alam II
6390:Farrukhsiyar
6276:
6156:Chhai Pokhar
6131:Barauli Ahir
5880:Chittor Fort
5865:Ellora Caves
5835:Ajanta Caves
5688:
5615:Santiniketan
5513:Taj Mahotsav
5482:Keetham Lake
5466:Paliwal Park
5440:Sanjay Place
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726:inlaid with
718:gardens and
684:Indo-Islamic
681:
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630:Mumtaz Mahal
623:
616:Mumtaz Mahal
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568:Perso-Arabic
564:-i munawwara
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517:initiative.
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488:inlaid with
478:Indo-Islamic
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132:Mumtaz Mahal
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7301:Sikh Empire
7280:interrupted
7021:Lahore Fort
6972:Henry Every
6937:Malik Ambar
6880:Baro-Bhuyan
6873:Adversaries
6859:Ranthambore
6814:Chittorgarh
6635:Child's war
6461:family tree
6246:Sarokhipura
6090:Nainana Jat
5895:Kumbhalgarh
5885:Gagron Fort
5461:Mehtab Bagh
5394:Guru ka Tal
5363:Moti Mosque
5358:Mina Mosque
5353:Jama Mosque
5322:Gyarah Sidi
4951:India Today
4838:: 128–149.
4809:: 143–165.
4702:. Calcutta.
4461:(1): 7–37.
4216:India Today
4039:Lahiri 2004
3956:28 November
3895:24 February
3864:24 February
3614:India Today
3460:India Today
3398:India Today
3377:3 September
3350:Dowdey 2007
2889:Royals 1996
2841:Wright 2000
2744:Begley 1979
2638:Khatri 2012
2441:"Taj Mahal"
2203:Sarkar 1919
1939:"Taj Mahal"
1743:Mehtab Bagh
1691:overtourism
1575:Islamic art
1548:scaffolding
1532:Lord Curzon
1490:Later years
1461:Baluchistan
1422:Afghanistan
1381:Jai Singh I
1336:crenellated
1290:British Raj
1286:fruit trees
1262:Mahtab Bagh
978:calligraphy
952:Herringbone
929:pietra dura
913:calligraphy
902:calligraphy
654:Jai Singh I
584:Inspiration
573:روضه منواره
556:Padshahnama
510:Islamic art
453:crenellated
293:Inscription
278:Cultural: i
91: /
67:Coordinates
7439:Categories
7331:Rohilkhand
7276:Sur Empire
6982:Nader Shah
6917:Rana Sanga
6829:Daulatabad
6713:Haldighati
6645:Bengal war
6483:Government
6415:Alamgir II
6365:Shah Jahan
6221:Purabirbal
5425:Loha Mandi
5223:7 February
5163:7 February
5067:7 February
4961:16 January
4762:7 February
4737:13 January
4661:7 February
4615:16 January
4294:7 February
4242:Dixon 1987
4227:24 January
4163:16 January
4107:16 January
3925:4 December
3834:7 February
3652:Kinra 2015
3625:1 December
3593:1 December
3561:1 December
3471:1 December
3439:7 February
3335:10 January
3297:7 February
3267:1 December
3237:7 February
3138:Swamy 2003
2853:Allan 1958
2800:1 December
2680:1 December
2620:7 February
2590:1 December
2548:7 February
2384:1 December
2301:1 December
2239:19 October
2185:7 February
2162:Asher 1992
1989:(Report).
1945:. UNESCO.
1917:References
1792:Itinerario
1519:rulers of
1108:sarcophagi
1106:The false
1082:sarcophagi
1078:bas-relief
921:bas relief
802:onion dome
800:The large
700:Gur-e Amir
626:Shah Jahan
600:Shah Jahan
539:tāj mahall
438:Shah Jahan
296:1983 (7th
76:27°10′30″N
7445:Taj Mahal
7409:Taj Mahal
7394:Colosseum
7132:Taj Mahal
7016:Agra Fort
6977:Bajirao I
6900:Musa Khan
6854:Purandhar
6758:Raj Mahal
6733:Najafgarh
6583:Conflicts
6550:Hyderabad
6506:Provinces
6277:Taj Mahal
6267:Agra Fort
6260:Buildings
6251:Tarrakpur
6161:Daultabad
6146:Beesalpur
6141:Bateshwar
6121:Chamrauli
6105:Swamibagh
6100:Shamsabad
6080:Kheragarh
6065:Fatehabad
6050:Dayalbagh
5942:^part of
5875:Amer Fort
5711:Northeast
5689:Taj Mahal
5643:Agra Fort
5508:Ram Barat
5456:Aram Bagh
5404:Swamibagh
5389:Bateshwar
5290:Taj Mahal
5280:Agra Fort
5213:Taj Mahal
5100:Taj Mahal
4923:cite news
4708:cite book
4353:0011-3891
4284:The Hindu
4096:The Hindu
4078:Koch 2006
4054:Koch 2006
4014:Taj Mahal
3983:Koch 2006
3971:Koch 2006
3807:Koch 2006
3669:Koch 2005
3165:29 August
3072:Macmillan
3029:Bob Allen
2952:Koch 1997
2916:Taj Mahal
2877:Koch 2006
2865:Dunn 2007
2563:Koch 2006
2328:Koch 2006
1922:Citations
1768:Paramardi
1764:P. N. Oak
1731:mausoleum
1629:solstices
1604:Symbolism
1586:Acid rain
1521:Bharatpur
1513:Agra Fort
1508:Aurangzeb
1434:carnelian
1430:Sri Lanka
1410:turquoise
1282:daffodils
1231:fountains
1214:parterres
1022:cenotaphs
999:Abdul Haq
984:from the
925:spandrels
850:guldastas
765:chamfered
732:sandstone
704:Samarkand
521:Etymology
494:sandstone
418:mausoleum
312:Taj Mahal
283:Reference
138:Architect
128:Built for
123:1631–1653
79:78°2′31″E
42:Taj Mahal
7321:Carnatic
7240:Painting
7235:Language
7203:See also
7031:Red Fort
6885:Isa Khan
6849:Kandahar
6834:Golconda
6763:Samugarh
6698:Chanderi
6488:Military
6435:Akbar II
6360:Shahryar
6355:Jahangir
6332:Emperors
6241:Sakatpur
6226:Rudhmuli
6216:Midhakur
6201:Karahara
6186:Holipura
6171:Digrauta
6166:Dhimsiri
6151:Bichpuri
6114:Villages
6060:Etmadpur
6055:Dhanauli
6025:Achhnera
5413:Shopping
5337:Sikandra
5217:Archived
5157:Archived
5144:Discover
5061:Archived
5014:Archived
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4852:25482427
4832:Muqarnas
4803:Muqarnas
4756:Archived
4731:Archived
4676:. Cape.
4655:Archived
4609:Archived
4550:Chaghtai
4479:Archived
4437:Archived
4357:Archived
4288:Archived
4271:Archived
4221:Archived
4189:Archived
4157:Archived
4122:Ali 2014
4018:Archived
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3858:Archived
3854:BBC News
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3491:BBC News
3465:Archived
3403:Archived
3371:Archived
3367:The Wire
3291:Archived
3287:BBC News
3261:Archived
3189:Archived
3159:Archived
2931:Archived
2826:21 March
2820:Archived
2794:Archived
2761:Archived
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2179:Archived
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2068:Archived
2044:16 April
2020:Dehkhoda
2004:15 March
1995:Archived
1947:Archived
1806:See also
1554:. Since
1426:sapphire
1386:footings
1258:pavilion
1227:Muhammad
1210:khiyaban
1201:charbagh
1168:natural
1074:lapidary
1005:Interior
982:passages
877:minarets
844:chattris
816:Finial,
753:minarets
743:Exterior
716:Charbagh
385:-
274:Criteria
158:Visitors
56:Location
7255:Weapons
7230:Gardens
7225:Fashion
7220:Culture
7215:Cuisine
7051:Mosques
6947:Shivaji
6864:Sambhal
6839:Hooghly
6809:Bijapur
6783:Tukaroi
6768:Sirhind
6753:Plassey
6670:Battles
6540:Gujarat
6468:Economy
6456:Dynasty
6345:Humayun
6196:Kagarol
6095:Pinahat
6085:Kiraoli
6035:Azizpur
5992:History
5563:Central
5449:Gardens
5346:Mosques
5192:at the
4823:1523242
4488:1 March
4475:3049862
4195:10 June
4024:22 June
3780:1 March
3750:1 March
3720:1 March
3501:21 July
3409:2 March
3195:2 March
2937:2 March
2612:. PBS.
2477:4 March
2451:4 March
2420:4 March
2177:. PBS.
2100:1 March
2074:1 March
1756:bangles
1702:bazaars
1687:Ramadan
1674:BIMSTEC
1651:Tourism
1529:viceroy
1502:, 1860s
1445:Bukhara
1406:crystal
1394:Makrana
1341:arcades
1050:pishtaq
990:thuluth
944:tracery
894:pishtaq
882:muezzin
820:of the
783:pishtaq
692:Timurid
535:Persian
402:
298:Session
219:, India
180:Website
7161:Others
6942:Gokula
6802:Sieges
6793:Bhulua
6728:Khanwa
6723:Khajwa
6718:Karnal
6708:Ghagra
6703:Chausa
6565:Multan
6555:Lahore
6530:Bengal
6236:Saivan
6231:Sahara
6206:Khanwa
6136:Barhan
6126:Barara
6075:Jagner
6045:Barhan
5986:topics
5203:UNESCO
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2030:Tehran
1453:Persia
1438:Arabia
1284:, and
1254:Jannah
1186:Garden
994:jasper
986:Qur'an
975:Arabic
909:stucco
858:bronze
836:finial
778:finial
761:plinth
730:, red
724:marble
696:Mughal
672:River.
670:Yamuna
547:mahall
531:Arabic
492:, red
486:marble
455:wall.
422:Yamuna
415:marble
390:Hindi:
112:Height
7475:Domes
7389:Petra
7250:Tribe
6844:Jinji
6824:Daman
6819:Delhi
6788:Bakla
6693:Buxar
6560:Malwa
6545:Delhi
6535:Berar
6525:Awadh
6520:Ajmer
6350:Akbar
6340:Babur
6211:Meoli
6191:Jarar
6176:Doora
5999:Akbar
5739:South
5635:North
5501:Fairs
4913:5 May
4848:JSTOR
4819:JSTOR
4482:(PDF)
4471:JSTOR
4449:(PDF)
4366:5 May
4360:(PDF)
4329:(PDF)
1998:(PDF)
1987:(PDF)
1889:Notes
1716:Myths
1670:SAARC
1641:Allah
1449:Syria
1436:from
1428:from
1420:from
1414:Tibet
1412:from
1346:jawab
1278:roses
1246:Babur
1179:poppy
1132:Mecca
1086:jalis
1063:jalis
980:with
967:jalis
957:tiles
917:dados
875:Four
818:tamga
773:iwans
708:Timur
562:rauza
383:TAHZH
120:Built
7296:Jats
7189:more
6927:Hemu
6678:Agra
6570:Sira
6515:Agra
6473:Flag
6030:Agra
5827:West
5591:East
5264:Agra
5225:2015
5165:2015
5124:ISBN
5105:ISBN
5084:ISBN
5069:2015
5033:2015
5004:ISBN
4983:ISBN
4963:2019
4929:link
4915:2015
4888:ISBN
4869:ISBN
4779:ISBN
4764:2015
4739:2020
4714:link
4678:ISBN
4663:2015
4645:ISBN
4617:2019
4565:ISBN
4534:ISBN
4511:ISBN
4490:2022
4427:ISBN
4397:ISBN
4382:link
4368:2016
4349:ISSN
4311:ISBN
4296:2015
4229:2018
4197:2019
4165:2019
4109:2019
4026:2021
3958:2021
3927:2020
3897:2020
3866:2020
3836:2015
3782:2024
3752:2024
3722:2023
3627:2023
3595:2023
3563:2023
3551:Time
3533:2020
3521:Dawn
3503:2018
3473:2023
3441:2015
3411:2023
3379:2020
3337:2022
3299:2015
3269:2023
3239:2015
3197:2023
3167:2021
3099:2023
3060:OECD
3006:ISBN
2982:ISBN
2939:2023
2921:ISBN
2828:2024
2802:2023
2769:2017
2725:ISBN
2682:2023
2622:2015
2592:2023
2550:2015
2479:2015
2453:2023
2422:2024
2386:2023
2303:2023
2241:2023
2187:2015
2102:2021
2076:2021
2046:2022
2006:2024
1955:2016
1672:and
1484:US$
1451:and
1432:and
1404:and
1402:jade
1236:The
1170:plum
1067:jali
1058:jali
1054:jali
1038:jali
898:jali
694:and
686:and
650:Agra
644:and
533:and
527:Urdu
480:and
471:US$
426:Agra
399:lit.
379:HAHL
375:TAHJ
310:The
104:Area
60:Agra
7210:Art
6040:Bah
5201:at
4840:doi
4811:doi
4588:doi
4503:doi
4463:doi
4341:doi
4337:110
3915:CBC
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