The emperor divided the grounds into four distinct sections.
Why was the taj mahal built of white marble.
The taj mahal is built of white marble that reflects hues according to the intensity of the sunlight or the moonlight.
Built in loving memory of mumtaz work began on the taj mahal in 1632 and ended in 1653 in an unused area in the south of the walled city of agra india.
Design and construction of the taj mahal.
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.
Named the taj mahal in honor of mumtaz mahal the mausoleum was constructed of white marble inlaid with semi precious stones including jade crystal.
This second taj was to serve as the emperor s.
The taj mahal ˌ t ɑː dʒ m ə ˈ h ɑː l ˌ t ɑː ʒ.
It also houses the tomb of.
The taj gateway the taj garden charbagh the tomb and the pietra dura the crypt and cenotaphs.
The taj mahal was built by shah jahan in memory of his queen arjumand bano begum or mumtaz mahal in 1631 ad and finally completed by 1653 ad.
The taj mahal is a beautiful white marble mausoleum in the city of agra india.