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Taj Mahal a dream etched in milky white pristine marble
is the peerless monument portraying the beauty of eternal love!
A commemoration of the memory of Shahjahan's beloved wife, Taj Mahal is
indeed India's rich tribute to womanhood.
Renowned for its aesthetic beauty, this extravagant building of timeless
beauty is the outcome of a unique combination of passion and architectural
exuberance.
The information in tabular format : --
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ARCHITECT --
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Emperor Shah Jahan
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LOCATION --
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Agra
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DATE --
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1630 to 1653
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BUILDING TYPE --
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Islamic tomb
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CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM --
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bearing masonry,
inlaid marble
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CLIMATE --
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desert
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CONTEXT --
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park setting
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NOTE --
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onion-shape domes, flanking towers, built for wife
Mumatz Mahal
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