Stands tall and magnificent
in Agra at the bank of river Yamuna,
is the universal icon of love
and passion, draped in pure white
Marble throughout. Taj Mahal embodies
the immense love of Mughal Emperor
Shah Jahan, who built the beautiful
and peaceful white structure to
commemorate the burial chamber
of his ladylove, wife Mumtaz Mahal,
to watch her daily from his fort
and remember her in solace.
The Tomb, which is higher than
any modern 20-storey building,
took 22 years to complete (from
1631 to 1654) with a workforce
20,000. Taj Mahal is an epithet
of creative excellence of mankind. |
