The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, India on the southern bank of the Yamuna River, approximately 204km from Delhi. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan over a period of 20 years, starting in 1632, as a mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal complex covers an area of 580 meters and the white marble mausoleum stands 73 meters tall. It is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

1. PRESENTED BY: SARA AKABAR

2. Introduction:

3. LOCATION
Stands on the
southern bank of
“The Yamuna
River” in Agra.
Approximately
204km to the
south of Dehli.

4. History:
Built over 20 years
One of 7 wonders
of world
Built by shah Jahan
in memory of his
Cherished wife
Mumtaz.

5. it covers 580 meters area of agra

6. 73 meters (240 ft)

7. Shah Jahan
oBorn on Jan 5, 1592
oMughal emperor
oSon of “Jahangir”
oHis real name given by his
grand father “khurram”
(Persian meaning “joyful”)
oSharp military leader
oDied on 22 Jan 1666

9. First meeting of shah jahan & Mumtaz

10. Mumtaz Mahal
Real name of Mumtaz was
“Arjumand Banu
Begum”
Grand daughter of a
Persian Nobel
She only 14 and Shah
Jahan was only 15 when they
got married in 1912
Meaning of Mumtaz
Mahal “Jewel of the Palace”

11. Death of Mumtaz Mahal:

12. Construction of Taj Mahal:

13. By Ustad Ahmad Lahauri

14. Mughal ( combination of Indian ,
Persian and Islamic architecture
style)

15. Main gate of TAJ MAHAL

16. 32 crore rupees

17. 22000

18. Most stunning feature of Taj Mahal
Brought from river Yamuna
Garden look full of life even after centuries
Symmetrical manners
Proper water – channel
Underground pipes( made of copper)

19. Divided into 4 parts
Style is Persian
Trees are found Cyprus & Fruit Bearing
Total area of garden is 300 meters

20. Also known as guest house or Mihman khana,
assembly hall
Visitors can stay there
Located at the eastern side of Taj

21. Easiest way to reach TAJ is by AIR.
 Agra has its own airport .
Also by Rail and by road , by local transport as well

22. Best timings for visit:
Month: Time:
October to March Every day (except Friday)
Sunrise to sunset
Night at 8:30 pm to 12:30 am
on full moon night.

23. Sunset scene of TAJ MAHAL

24. Tickets:
For foreigners: For Indians:
 For more then 15 years:
Rs:750
 For 3-15 years
Rs:500
 Below 3 have free entry
 For Every Indian
Rs:20
 Below 3 have free entry

25. Over 3 million people in 2003

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