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The Taj Mahal (/ ˌ t ɑː dʒ m ə ˈ h ɑː l, ˌ t ɑː ʒ-/ TAHJ mə-HAHL, TAHZH-, Hindi: [taːdʒ ˈmɛɦ(ɛ)l]; lit. ' Crown of the Palace ' ) is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra , Uttar Pradesh , India.
The Taj Mahal at Agra was constructed from Indian marble. [1] Some of the rock-cut structures include Khajuraho Temple, Elephanta Caves, Lomesh rishi caves, Ellora caves and Konark Temple. [citation needed] Besides, all major archaeological excavations have revealed exquisitely carved statuettes and carvings in stone.
Makrana marble was used in the construction of the Taj Mahal. Makrana marble is a type of white marble, popular for use in sculpture and building decor. It is mined in the town of Makrana in Rajasthan, India, and was used in the construction of several iconic monuments such as the Taj Mahal in Agra and Masjid-e-Rasheed in Deoband and the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata.
The Taj Mahal complex was conceived as a replica on earth of the house of the departed in paradise (inspired by a verse by the imperial goldsmith and poet, Bibadal Khan). [ note 2 ] [ 8 ] This theme, common in most Mughal funerary architecture, permeates the entire complex and informs the detailed design of all the elements. [ 25 ]
Musamman Burj was built by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is said that at first a small marble palace built by Akbar was situated at this site, which was later demolished by Jehangir to erect new buildings. Shah Jahan in his turn chose this site to erect the multi-storied marble tower inlaid with precious stones for Mumtaz Mahal.
The Taj Mahal in Agra, India (2004). The Taj Mahal, an iconic structure in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, has inspired numerous replicas and derivatives. [1] It is a major tourist attraction and has been regarded as one of the seven wonders of the modern world. [2]
The Taj Mahal is atypically placed at the end of the garden, backing onto the river Yamuna; a central placing is usual. [133] They may have minarets, although they do not normally function as mosques. The Tomb of Jahangir lacks any dome, [134] while the Tomb of Akbar the Great has only small decorative ones.
Sadar Bazaar is the place most of them come to for shopping. Shops in Sadar Bazaar sell leather products, petha (sweet), handicrafts and garments etc .The market sees heavy activity in the evening when the streets are filled with locals and foreigners alike. The famous leather shop of Agra Taj Leather World is also situated at sadar bazaar.