One of the most beautiful architectural structures in the world is the Taj Mahal tomb in India. The marble miracle is made in the style of Persian motives. It has a symmetrical shape topped with an impressive dome. Millions of tourists rush to see this building and listen to the sad story of its origin.
It is unlikely that anyone will be left indifferent by the view of the beautiful construction of the Taj Mahal, immersed in the sunset rays of the sun. Many tourists wonder: what is it hiding, what is inside this unusual building.
A love story embodied in stone
In the 17th century, the Mughal empire was ruled by the great and successful emperor Shah Jahan. Fate gave him a beloved and loving wife, who gave the ruler 13 children. However, nothing lasts forever: the beautiful Mumtaz Mahal died during the birth of 14 children. Her husband was in inconsolable grief. He decided to immortalize his love in a monument to his beloved.
As a result, a monumental memorial was born, striking in its magnificence. For many years, the Indians protected this stone pearl from prying eyes, but the changing time brought tourists to the steps of the Taj Mahal. The memorial was opened to outsiders gradually, not letting strangers into the halls of the tomb.
In 1983, the Taj Mahal was declared one of the World Heritage Sites.
Tomb decoration
The mausoleum is beautiful not only from the outside. The interior decoration is replete with precious stones, which speaks of the great and tender love of the emperor, who did not consider material wealth more valuable than the memory of his wife. As well as outside, inside the halls you can see numerous bas-reliefs and inlays, vaulted ceilings, Persian arches, elements of oriental stucco molding. All this splendor is illuminated by the natural penetration of sunlight through special openings under the dome and through carved windows.
The heart of the mausoleum is the tomb of the ruler and his wife. The bodies of the couple were placed in simple tombs, as required by Muslim tradition. However, outside the elements of the tombs are abundantly supplied with the attributes of royalty - precious stones and gems.
The surroundings of the Taj Mahal are also part of the entire architectural ensemble.
Originally, the Taj Mahal contained one tomb and was perfectly symmetrical. Later, after the death of Emperor Shah Jahan, a second tomb was built, which became the only element that broke the symmetry. The bodies of the spouses are turned to face each other.
The gardens of the Taj Mahal are interesting and impressive in design. The central channel is faced with marble, it reflects the monumentality of the mausoleum in its waters. However, the once blooming and fragrant flower beds have now been abolished, and the Taj Mahal has somewhat lost its colorful picturesqueness.
