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    Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal is an ivory white marble mausoleum situated on the south bank of the Yamuna River in the Agra district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It was initially built by Emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his wife. The Taj Mahal remains an architectural wonder of the modern world. The construction began around 1632 and completed in 1648, with the mosque, the guest house and the main gateway on the south, the outer courtyard and its cloisters were added subsequently and completed in

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    The golden age of the Mughal’s under the reign of Akbar the Great, the Muslim ruler of the empire, brought about a time of openness with regards to religion, wherein culture was able to prosper; thus, it was during Akbar and his son Jahangir’s reign that the arts in India became distinct. Under their rule, the Mughal’s were able to expand, and therefore, was able to fuse local artistic concepts from around their expanding empire. As a result, Islam in India was unique, in that, based on artwork from

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    In history, religion is always a major factor. People identify with religion, they incorporate it into their culture. Religion has always affected major empires. Religion is a glue that held together the Chinese empire. As well as holding an empire together, religion can also tear an empire apart. For example, the downfall of the Mughal empire. Nonetheless, religion is a factor that will always be talked about, because it can make or break the greatness of any empire. The Shang dynasty was one of

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    Of the Seven Wonders of the World Taj Mahal is considered to be one. Taj Mahal is situated in Agra, Utter Pradesh – India (United). Its radiant stature, which gives it appeal, which is 73 meter and is experienced by numerous individuals, as they force their necks as far as possible and see it with its charming excellence that stuns the eyes (Taj)

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    The Taj Mahal is a historical monument. It is located on the Yamuna river in Agra. It is a beautiful tomb for Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is called one of the greatest wonders of the world. It was made by Emperor Shah Jahan in the loving memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is made of pure white marble. Hundreds of thousands of visitors come to see this glorious building in Agra all year round. Hundreds of architects worked for twenty years to finish it. The Taj Mahal has an elegance to it that makes

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    The Safavid and Mughal dynasties have had strong interrelations over their ruling periods. The Safavid dynasty ruled Persia in the seventh century A.D. from 1501 until 1722. Isfahan became the capital in 1590 and was known for its art and architecture. In 1526, Babur, a prince descended from Timur and Genghis Khan founded the dynasty of the Mughals in India. He was well known for his interest in art and architecture, especially in horticulture and the Timurid gardens in Samarkand and Herat. He was

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    An Essay About Akbar

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    Akbar full name is Abu al-Fath Jalal al-Din Muhammad Akbar was born on October 15 1542 Umarkot. The that he was born in is now in Pakistan. He died on October 25 1605 in Agra, India. He was the third great Mughal emperor. He was 14 when he started helping his dad with the Mughal army. He took power all over India with the help of the Mughal army. When Akbar was the emperor they gained so much wealth and states of India. The wife of Akbar was from rajput but lived in a different state. She got married

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    Symbolism in "Hills Like White Elephants" What is symbolism and what is the use of it? Is it simply created to confuse the reader or is it dedicated to make the reader think about the meaning of the story? What is the symbol? Is it a person, object, or event? Those are the questions we should ask ourselves before we start reading a short story "Hills Like White Elephants," written by Ernest Hemingway. "Hills Like White Elephants" is a perfect example of a wide use of literary symbols demanding

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    One of the oldest cultures in the world, India has been civilized for about 4,500 years. Apart of the Indian culture, language, religion, food, and arts are all major qualities. Today, India is the 2nd most populated nation with over 1.2 billion people. India is very diverse and different regions have their own definite culture. Indians made substantial innovations in architecture, mathematics, and in medicine. The third and fourth largest religions in the world, Hinduism and Buddhism, were born

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    Glimpse of world history features a span of perspective of the world as it develops throughout time to where it was presently at. Nehru while in prison tried to find a bound with his daughter. In order to connect to the outside world and be close with his daughter he decided to share his vast knowledge of the world through letters with his daughter. Nehru explores how time chases, how civilizations grew and prosper, how different leaders shape the world in negative and positive view points and in

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