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Taj Mahal The Symbol Of Love , Wealth and Power
Apr 17, 2023 | Heritage Places India Taj Mahal The Symbol Of Love , Wealth and Power

Taj Mahal is located in Agra Uttar Pradesh in India. It is one of the 7 wonders of the World. The Taj Mahal is built on the right of Yamuna river. The Taj mahal was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz . The Taj Mahal tomb construction was completed in 1643 but other phases work completed after 10 years in 1653. The Taj Mahal also known as Mumtaz Mahal. Mumtaz the wife of Shah Jahan died on 17 th june 1631. After Mumtaz's death Shah Jahan started construction of Taj Mahal as he wants to present his love for his wife to the world.

Taj Mahal

Facts about Taj Mahal 

  • Taj Mahal constructed of White Marble
  • Centerpiece of Taj Mahal is in 17 Hector or 42 acre  area. It includes Mosque and guest house.
  • Total cost for building The Taj Mahal was 32 million at that time.
  • Around 20000 artist worked for built Taj Mahal.
  • Ustad Ahmad Lahauri was the chief architect of Taj Mahal.
  • Natural beauty and divinity symbols are designed on Taj Mahal
  • Taj Mahal was world heritage site by UNESCO and it is the masterpiece of world Heritage.
  • Taj Mahal is one of the 7 wonders of the World.
  • Taj Mahal  means Crown of the Palace and it is also known as Mumtaz Mahal.
  • The mausoleum was completed in 1648 and after 5 years surrounding buildings and garden was completed.
  • Taj Mahal is an inspiration and shows the love story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz. So it is also called symbol of Love.
  • Main dom of Taj Mahal is about 115 ft height. The dom is also known as onion dom.
  • Main finial on top of main dom is made from Gold but it replaced of bronze and gilded with gold in 19th centaury .
  • Reflective tile use in art inside marble so you can see beautiful art of flowers and motifs . First they craft on marble and then put cutting stone inside it so it’s a wonderful example of art on that time.
  • Arabic Calligraphy used on main entrance . The words you can see from any angle any height and any location looks same.
  • Also Marble Jali is one of the best stone art example. Micro carving of stone.
  • More than 1000 elephants used to transport building materials , more than 20000 laborers , painters, artists and stone cutter are used.
  • White marble brought from Makrana Rajasthan. Jade and crystal brought from China. Blue rock Lapis Lazuli brought from Afghanistan, Carnelian from Arabia , Sepphire  came from Shri Lanka, Turquoise from Tibet .
  • Taj Mahal looks different in sunlight and in moonlight. Marble Color changed according to sunlight and moonlight.
  • Taj Mahal color changes throughout a day as sunlight spot on taj mahal changes color of marble.
  • Cenotaps of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz inside Mausoleum are empty and they are below that room.
  • Legends says that after completing Taj Mahal Shah Jahan cuts hands of workers so they do not make another piece of It but there is no proof of these story.

Taj Mahal Ticket price

Symbol of wealth and power

Mumtaz Mahal

Taj Mahal covered with red sandstone wall border from 3 sides. River side facing is open. All types of different stones from different countries brought here and inlaid into white marble. For bringing marbles and other stones 15 km tamped ramp was built. The plinth of tomb was completed in 12 years.The Post and beam pulley system was used to raise marble and blocks to desire place.

 

The Symbol of Love Taj Mahal :

During a year millions of visitors visit Taj Mahal. Also it is a one of the 7 wonders’ of the world that might be a reason of foreign visitors but also many Indian visitors too. Taj Mahal is Symbol of Love of Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz. On deth of mumtaz shah jahan built Taj Mahal in memory of his wife . Lots of money spent on it and lots of labor workers used in it. So it is also Symbol of Shah Jahan’s wealth and power too.Taj Mahal display prominent image of India so that you call Taj Mahal A symbol of India.

After completing Taj Mahal Shah Jahan was to plan to built the mirror of Taj Mahal on other side as a shadow of Taj Mahal. He started construction as a black Taj Mahal across the Yamuna River for his own to see Taj Mahal. But Aurangzeb the son of Shah Jahan deposed him and put him in house arrest. After death of Shah Jahan Aurangzeb buried him next to his wife Mumtaz.

Taj Mahal Cost

Taj Mahal At Night

Symbol of India

Art of Taj mahal

Entrance Fees and Timing to visit Taj Mahal :

Taj Mahal Tickets Price :

UNESCO documented that in 2014 more than 7 million visitors visited Taj Mahal.3 tier visiting fees for Taj Mahal and its different for resident Indians and Foreigner.

  • As of 2022 fees for visit Taj Mahal for Indian citizen is 50 INR and for foreigner it is 1100 INR.
  •  For SAARC and BIMSTEC countries citizen fees are 540 INR. 
  • Also if you want to visit main Mausoleum its fees 200 INR for all peoples. It is optional to visit so you can choose to visit or not.
  • Below 15 years children are free to visit Taj Mahal for both domestic and foreigner.
  • There are 3 gates where you can get tickets to visit Taj Mahal   1. Taj Mahal western Gate   2. Taj Mahal Eastern Gate   3. Taj Mahal Southern Gate.
  • For visiting Taj Mahal in night it charges 510 INR for Indian citizen  750 INR for Foreigner and 500 INR for Child from 3 to 15 years. Taj Mahal at night view is completely different and also at full moon night.

Taj Mahal Timing :

Taj Mahal open 30 minutes before sunrise and closes 30 minute before sunset during normal days

Note that Taj Mahal closed on Friday for general viewing.

Full moon night timing is 8:30 pm to 12:3 pm.

 

Places to visit Near Taj Mahal :

  • Agra Fort
  • Fatehpur Sikri
  • Akbar’s Tomb
  • Jama Masjid

There are many more places to visit in Agra too. So if you interested in old architecture then plan at least for 2 -3 days for Agra.

Best Time to Visit Taj Mahal :

Most Peoples visit Taj Mahal during winter season from November to march . But you can visit Taj Mahal in any season.

 

Things to Remember during visit of Taj Mahal :

Do’s :

  • Hire approved guide with identity card also photographers too.
  • Co operate to maintain cleanness of monument.
  • From parking golf car available who is not able to walk long distance

Don’t:

  • Eating, smoking , arms , smoking items, flammable items, liquor, tobacco , electric goods etc are prohibited inside Taj Mahal.
  • Mobile phone are to be kept in silent mode or switch off.
  • Drone also not allowed inside Taj Mahal.
  • Inside main  mausoleum photography is not allowed.
  • Avoid scratching and touching walls of Taj Mahal.
  • Maintain peace during visit main mausoleum.

 

Taj Mahal is world Heritage site so we all need to maintain its beauty. Every tourist must have to follow rules to keep Taj Mahal The Symbol of India. Taj Mahal tour must do with guide so you can understand the behind story and all things about Taj Mahal. Guide give you proper guidance about Taj Mahal and also clear your doubt.

 

Fatehpur Sikri : The City must visit between Jaipur and Agra

Fatehpur sikri is a city which is built by red sandstone. Fatehpur sikri is 37 km from Agra. Most people go Jaipur to Agra and in between visit Fatehpur Sikri . You need 2-3 hours to visit Fatehpur Sikri in details. The Mughal Emperor Akbar had planned city as a capital . Fatehpur Sikri was built during 1571 to 1585 . It is also a world Heritage site by UNESCO.

Inside Fatehpur Sikri Palace :

  • Main Gate one of the best symbol of amazing Architecture. Too big height around  54 meters. It is Known as Buland Darwaza.
  • Diwan-l-am
  • Diwan-khana-l-khaas
  • The treasury
  • Turkish Sultana's House
  • Palace of Jodha Bai
  • Daulat Khana-l-Khaas
  • Hawa Mahal and Nagina Masjid
  • The Jami Masjid

Fatehpur Sikri Agra

Akbar Mahal

red sandstone architech

places to visit in Agra

Mughal Emperor Akbar

Jodhabai Mahal

Fatehpur sikri place to visit

World Heritage sites India

Buland Darwaza Fatehpur Sikri

Agra tour

Entreance fees for visit Fatehpur Sikri Mahal is 50 INR for Indian citizen and SAARC countries tourist. For other countries tourist tickets price is 610 INR. Also approved guide available here. Must bargain with guides because if they see foreigner then they give you a high charge.

A Fatehpur Sikri during sunset and sunrise time the doms and turrets create shadows against the sky. That is a really wonderful scenery. 

My tour to Taj Mahal is not the only for Agra but we visit Jaipur , Fatehpur Sikri, Agra and Ranthambore. So you can plan your tour as first Jaipur - Agra - Ranthambore or Jaipur - Ranthambore - Agra both are good. Ranthambore is good place where you can see the National Animal of India " Tiger " . If you plan Ranthambore then book safari online. There are more chances to see Tigers at Ranthambore national park then Corbett national Park.
 

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