Research Paper On Taj Mahal

The majority of ancient Egyptian structures studied by architectural historians and planners alike, were erected to honor a pharaoh or as a grand tomb for their journey through to the afterlife. Whether the structure was in the form of a temple, tomb or statue, the ritual and spiritual influence is unquestionable. The location, scale, and materials used to construct these monuments are all defining factors of how the space is used and functions.

Two buildings, the Hagia Sophia and the Great Mosque of Cordoba, can show us two separate peoples and their approach to constructing architecture that was devoted to their religions. However, while religion played a huge role, there are similarities as well between the two that show that the rulers who commissioned these buildings were interested in mimicking beauty and showing the world that their building was the most beautiful and perhaps the most elite of its time as well as proving their divinity as a ruler of a great nation.

Teotihuacan’s Pyramid of the Sun and Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza are almost identical when it comes to base perimeter but the Pyramid of the Sun is half the size of the Pyramid of Giza. Teotihuacan’s Pyramid of the sun was built during the Mesoamerican classic and was constructed in two phases, the first construction stage around 100 CE, brought the pyramid to nearly the size it is today and the second phase brought it to it’s completed size of 223.942 meters or 738 feet across and 75 meters or 246 feet high, making it the third largest pyramid in the world. The pyramid of Giza, however, was built over a 20-year period with its completed height at 146.7 meters and a base of 230.34 meters. Based on a mark in an interior chamber naming the work gang and a reference to fourth dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu, Egyptologists believe that the pyramid was finished around 2560 BC. The Teotihuacan are responsible for the construction of the pyramid of the Sun. It is unknown why it’s called the pyramid of the sun but scientist have been able to hypothesis as to what the purpose of this pyramid was for. An altar was built at the top of the pyramid which can lead one to believe that it was most likely used to honor a deity in some ritualistic way. As for the Great Pyramid of Giza, it is believed the pyramid was built as a tomb for Fourth Dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu and the Queen. The base of this pyramid is the pharaoh Khufu’s tomb which had different archaeological objects that

Burial sight of mumtaz mahal wife of Shah Jahan. A building made of white marble inlaid with precious stones and is still today of the most beautiful buildings in

The first piece of architectural art to look at is the Taj Mahal. It was constructed as a mausoleum for the wife of Shah Jahan’s favorite wife after her death following complications of childbirth (Kapadia, n.d.). It became so famous that its design was even replicated as a casino in Atlantic City, although that became a mausoleum for the cash of its investors. When someone looks at the Taj Mahal for the first time, the thing that stands out the most is the use of white marble in its construction. Almost everything in the Taj Mahal was created with white marble. Next to be noticed would be both the domes and minarets that make up the monument. These are key tenets of the Mughal style that was used in building it. So too is the calligraphy that adorns almost all of the gateways and

of the greatest and the most important architectural monuments in the world. Even though two of

That event marked the beginning of a long construction process. Work on the temple stretched from years to decades until finally, 40 years after it was begun, the temple was completed and dedicated on 6 April 1893” (Abanes, 2003).

Located about 40 miles outside of Xian, a city situated in the northeastern section of China, the Tomb of the First Emperor is one of the famous sites of the modern era and has captivated the attention of archaeologists over the past four decades. The site itself is relatively large, with the outer gate being slightly less hen 7,000 yards around and the inner, underground palace containing “a gigantic pit measuring about 300 square yards was excavated in terraces to a depth of more than 100 feet. Archaeologists estimate the size of the subterranean palace built at the bottom of the pit to be about 400 feet by 525 feet, equal to 48 basketball courts” (Hoh, Erling). Yet despite its massive size and the over 40-meter mound that covers the

Next, my mother told me this mosque is the biggest one, and the second religious buildings, also it has the tallest minaret in the world. This mosque has a roof made of light steel, and decorated with cedar wood which opens in 3 minutes for bringing fresh air during the summer. Also, this mosque has many chandeliers made in crystal. The location of this mosque is right by the sea overlooking the Atlantic ocean,

The Taj Mahal is located on the right bank of the Yamuna River in a vast Mughal garden in the Agra District in Uttar Pradesh. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal with construction starting in 1632 AD and completed in 1648 AD. The existence of several historical and Quaranic inscriptions in Arabic script have facilitated setting the chronology of Taj Mahal. For its construction, masons, stone-cutters, inlayers, carvers, painters, calligraphers, dome builders and other artisans were requisitioned from the whole of the empire and also from the Central Asia and Iran. Ustad-Ahmad Lahori was the main architect of the Taj Mahal. The management of Taj Mahal complex is carried out by the Archaeological Survey of India and the legal protection of the monument and the control over the regulated area around the monument is through the various legislative and regulatory frameworks that have been established, including the Ancient Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958 and Rules 1959 Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains which is adequate to the overall administration of the property and buffer

India’s most recognizable building activity dates to the Indus Valley cities. Among India's ancient architectural remains, the most

Many were upset in the past because I built the Taj Mahal and strained the empire's finances. However, what my son is doing is much worse. He is dragging the Mogul Empire down!!!! It is no longer is what it used to be. At least all the time, money, and energy that was put into the Taj Mahal was worth it. Aurangzeb has not done anything

Taj Mahal is one of the famous monument situated in Agra, India built by the great Mughal Emperor Shan Jahan in dedication to his wife. The building was built between 1631 and 1648 by a famous architect Ustad Ahmad Lahouri with the help of more than 20,000 workers to complete the work. Taj Mahal was built in the remembrance of Shan Jahan’s third wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument stands out for the internal love towards his wife. The building was built out with marvelous white marbles, also different types of marbles from many regions have. Taj Mahal is considered to be one of the seven wonders of the world. People of India is really proud to have a monument which took place in the seven wonders of the world. The real intent was to create a monument that would be matchless in beauty and magnificence and continuing inheritance, a masterpiece for the eternities to come, to assure his place in history. In 2007 the Official Declaration Ceremony took place and acknowledged Taj Mahal as the new seven wonders of the world. Along with The Great Wall of China, Petra, Chichén Itzá, The Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Colosseum, Machu Picchu. The Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally masterpieces of the world's heritage for Islamic community to worship and one of the engaged tourist site. According to history Taj Mahal is famous in India because of its significance in its culture, architecture, design, myths and legend and tourism.

It was built by the first Wali (King) of Swat Miangul Abdul Wadood as a royal summer residence. There is a bit surprise here that the King brought marble quarry from Jaipur Agra in India, the same quarry from which the Taj Mahal's marble came from, bronze from Belgium and artisan from Turkey who not only designed it but also constructed it. Thus, in 1941, a beautiful palace of white stone was erected which was firstly named Swati Taj Mahal, later Motti Mahal and finally the building has since been rechristened Safaid (White Palace). White Palace is widely 3 stores building, when King Miangul Abdul Wadood would shift all the government structure here during the summer’s season so his advisors, ministers and personnel staff officers were distributed in different floors. In first story there was king’s separate sweet room along with one meeting hall, one dining room and one lounge while on second floor there is couple of rooms where king’s advisors, ministers and cabinet members were staying while third floor was for king’s personal family members use to

Parodi (2000) stated that the Mausoleum of Akbar at Sikandra close Agra was begun by Akbar and finished by his child Jahangir in 1612 A.D. who changed the initial design of his dad. Moreover, planned on the model of a Buddhist Vihara, it is set in the focal point of a square garden. The nook divider on every side has a portal. The core way has four white marble minarets in the four corners and the mausoleum has five patios, ascending from the storm cellar, one over the other, decreasing in size as they climb. The red sandstone passage portal is the biggest and is luxuriously improved with decorated shaded stonework. With its enchanting extents, it is independent from anyone else a work of art (Parodi, 2000).