Pictures of ustad ahmad lahauri taj
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Background
The mausoleum was commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1631, in memory of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their 14th child.Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, it is thought by many to be the prime example of Mughal architecture. One development, however, is that earlier Mughal buildings were built of red sandstone; in contrast, the mausoleum is pure white marble inlaid with semi-precious stones.
Pictures of ustad ahmad lahauri taj
Buildings under the patronage of Shah Jahan became more elegant and refined.
Plan
The complex is about 42 acres. with the centerpiece the mausoleum, flanked by a mosque and a guest house. The complex includes a formal garden, water features, and it is surrounded by a crenellated wall.The main gate (Darwaza i rauza) is at the bottom left of the plan. Photos on this page are within the outer part of the garden but within the walled area.