Minute Beauty in Taj Mahal
Agra the city of Taj Mahal is world famous tourist destination in India. Thousands of visitors come to explore the beauty of the wonder of world. But generally people come only see the overlook of this great architecture. Least people come to know the history and minutes of this unique monument. Whenever somebody visit to Agra go to the place with full of enthusiasm, then and then one can have extract of this real beauty. Behind this creation of magnificent building there is great history. A day trip to Taj Mahal will give opportunity to know interesting history.
In the creation of Taj with total perfection, Emperor Shah Jahan collected all finest material from the various parts of the countries. White marble used in building were mined from the mines in Rajasthan, red sandstone was drawn from Delhi. From all the corners of different empire Precious stones and gems were brought for decoration. Jasper, carnelian, turquoise, malachite, jade and crystal pearls, diamonds, emeralds and sapphires around forty types of gems were used in the making fancy architecture of the Taj Mahal.
The design of the Taj Mahal was crafted by the Persian architect Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. The dome was structured by Ismail Khan Afridi of Turkey. The stanzas on the tomb stones of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan were composed by Ghiyasuddin. Amanat Khan Shirazi was the calligrapher, whose name can be seen on one of the gates of the Taj Mahal. In the creation of this magnificent monument there was great contribution of many talented and skillful craftsmen.
With the talent of brilliant designers and skillful workers, Shah Jahan made this symbol of undying love for his beloved wife Mumtaz Jahan. Taj Mahal in Agra counted the most enormous architecture of Mughals in India. Due to precision in the all aspects used in the creation of majestic monument, it becomes wonder of world and Center of attraction in India.