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Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal Hindi: ??? ???, from Persian/Urdu: ??? ????
"crown of palaces" is a white marble mausoleum located
in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal
is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the
universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage".
Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the finest
example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic,Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural
styles.
In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the white domed marble mausoleum
is the most familiar component of the Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated
complex of structures. The construction began around 1632 and was completed
around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was
entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision, including Abd
ul-Karim Ma'mur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahaui .Lahauri is
generally considered to be the principal designer.
