In che paese si trova il Taj Mahal?
In che paese si trova il Taj Mahal?
Agra Taj Mahal/Città
Qual è la storia del Taj Mahal?
Il Taj Mahal fu costruito dall'imperatore Mughal Shah Jahān (regnò nel 1628-58) per rendere immortale sua moglie Mumtāz Maḥal (“Scelto uno del palazzo”). ... Una tradizione riferisce che Shah Jahān originariamente intendeva costruire un altro mausoleo attraverso il fiume per ospitare le sue stesse spoglie.
Quanto costa il Taj Mahal?
Per i turisti stranieri (Con cittadinanza non indiana) il costo é di 1000 INR (circa 13.50 EUR) e 50 INR per cittadini indiani. Il biglietto da 1000 rupie include: Entrata, bottiglia d'acqua, copri scarpe per entrare all'interno del mausoleo, e trasporto (andata e ritorno) dalla biglietteria all'entrata del Taj.
Was Taj Mahal built on a Shiva temple?
- 10 Facts that suggests Taj Mahal was built on a Shiva Temple. An ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra where around 8 million people visit every year and at times there are over 50 thousand people visiting on a single day is non-other than one of the seven wonders of the world, The Taj Mahal.
What is the significance of the Taj Mahal?
- Taj Mahal. Teardrop on the cheek of time. The Taj Mahal, a mausoleum of white marble, was built in Agra, India, between 16 in memory of emperor Shah Jahan's favorite wife. Designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site, the Taj Mahal is admired across the world as a masterpiece of Indian art.
Why is the Taj Mahal called a teardrop on the cheek?
- The Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore called the Taj Mahal a "teardrop on the cheek of time." It remains a testament to the grief —and power—of an emperor. The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the architectural style of Mumtaz Mahal?
- Artistic depiction of Mumtaz Mahal. The tomb is the central focus of the entire complex of the Taj Mahal. It is a large, white marble structure standing on a square plinth and consists of a symmetrical building with an iwan (an arch-shaped doorway) topped by a large dome and finial.
