historical buildings in the taj mahal india

Taj mahal is a monument located in Agra, India. Formerly this place was built on the desire of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the son of Jahangir, as a mausoleum for the wife of Persian, Arjumand Banu Begum, also known as Mumtaz-ul-Zamani or Mumtaz Mahal. Development is to spend the next 23 years (1630-1653).

Ustad Ahmad Shah Jahan ordered to make this building and had 20,000 people comprising workers, goldsmiths, stonemasons and carvers from around the world. With the roof, dome and tower made ​​of white marble, and art mozak beautiful and interesting. Some 43 types of gemstones, including the diamond, jed, crystal, and patchouli has been used to enhance and beautify the building the Taj Mahal. then building up to today is still a stately and entered the top 10 wonders of the world. Taj expensive than it is also a world tourist destination. nature is so beautiful and sturdy building and the history that remains eternal in the area.