Carved to perfection using white marble and red sandstone the taj mahal locates in agra along the river yamuna banks.
Taj mahal is built of marble articles.
It was suggested that his son aurangzeb overthrew shah jahan before it could be built.
Built by the 17th century mughal emperor shah jahan to house the tomb of his beloved wife mumtaz mahal the white marble taj mahal has only closed a handful of times in its history including.
Taj mahal re opens for public after six months photogallery.
The beautiful wonder of the world was erected by the mughal ruler shah jahan.
The emperor had built the monument for his deceased spouse arjumand bano begum.
Agra india reuters india reopened the taj mahal after six months on monday with the first visitors trickling into the famous monument as authorities reported 86 961 new coronavirus infections across the country with no signs of a peak yet.
The taj mahal is built of white marble that reflects hues according to the intensity of the sunlight or the moonlight.
In its harmonious proportions and its fluid incorporation of decorative elements the taj mahal is distinguished as the finest example of mughal architecture a blend of indian persian and islamic styles.
The idea originates from fanciful writings of jean baptiste tavernier a european traveller who visited agra in 1665.
The white marble tomb in the city of agra built by a 17th century mughal emperor for his wife was opened to the public at sunrise.