Shrine Of Love - Taj Mahal :
One of the seven wonders of the world the Taj Mahal is often referred to as “the shrine of love.” Located in Agra,India, this spectacular palace was built by emperor of the Mughal dynasty Shah Jehan in honor of his wife Arjumand Banu aka Mumtaz Mahal.
In 1607 the emperor met Arjumand Banu while strolling the street of a bazaar. The prince was only twenty and his bride only nineteen. They were married five years later.
This union was not a popular one, for it was not usual for an emperor to marry for love rather to have a wife chosen for him. Over the course of almost nineteen years this romance stood the trial and tribulations of royal scrutiny and the fight for the throne.
In their nineteen years together the couple would bear fourteen children.Unfortunately, Arjumand died while giving birth in 1630. Broken hearted at the news of her death, emperor Shah Jehan ordered the most beautiful mausoleum imaginably be built in her honor. This beautiful tribute to his beloved took over twenty thousand craftsman, masons, sculptors and designers from Persia to complete.
In brief, The property consists of the main gateway, garden, rest house, mosque and the mausoleum. The artwork and craftsmanship are exquisite and include inlaid gemstones, calligraphy, marble floors and breathe taking gardens. It took 22 years to build this tribute of love that is the 7th Wonder of the World.
For centuries, the Taj Mahal has inspired poets, painters and musicians to try and capture its elusive magic in word, colour and song. It is one of the most flawless architectural creations of the world.
