Mumtaz Mahal

As we boarded the plane to India, my father said, “Boys, I planned this trip for one specific reason. When we return home, both of you are going to be different. You just wait.” I was not sure what to expect from this trip, but I did know that my dad was not joking. Somehow he was going to do something the make this trip a memorable one. The second we landed, I knew how this trip was going to be different; instead of treating us like tourists, he set everything up so we would experience India from

the streets that were filled with holes and dirt. The car horns and movement of people coming from their jobs that Friday created chaos around the building. The temple was made up of a square base with 4 domes at the top, similar to those of the Taj Mahal, except much smaller. Sculptures of Indian deities and revered images were chiseled all over the exterior of the temple. There were oxes and cows at the bottom of the temple. Farther up the building were the hundreds of Hindu Gods that existed were

journey to the Taj Mahal. This story teaches us about India’s culture, both urban and rural, monkey’s roles in Indian society, and how with a business mindset there is always an opportunity for a business venture. There are many clues into how Indian society runs in this story. These cultural clues come from this story and they come from various aspects. There are cultural clues from Hinduism mythology and from first-hand accounts of Ms. Kralijevic’s journey to the Taj Mahal. The cultural context

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

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

nation against any danger. First, it protects military information that could be used for evil, then, it can also help on controlling panic and rumors throughout a nation, “A similar case was observed in India in 2008 when terrorists attacked The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai” (Pillai). Finally, censorship preserves the secrets of the entire nation, secrets that could put nations in danger (Pillai). Censorship can lead to a peaceful society by protecting our secrets from those who want to harm us

I would like to go to Italy. Italy is located in southern Europe. Its capital is called Rome and it is one of the oldest cities in the world. Italy is a beautiful country famous for its architecture and art. Many artists lived and created there, for example Leonardo di Vinci and Michelangelo. It has a lot of museums and art galleries. Italy is also famous for its delicious cuisine. Pizza and pasta are famous all over the world. Italy has large vineyards and produces good quality wines. I also want

The most celebrated Mughal building design is obviously The Taj Mahal which assembled 1630-1653 in Agra, India (Figure 1). The most recognisable features of Mughal architecture are the bulbous dome, dimensional organisation, and the use of red sandstone and white marble which also can be found in SASB. These features

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

Throughout time empires have risen and fallen and taken various approaches in doing so. Some of these society were warlike, while others focused on intellectual discovery. Among these various societies were great empires like the Ottoman, the Mughal, the Spanish, and the Ming. All four of these great empire ruled at overlapping times but all eventually fell for different reasons. All had strengths and weakness and can be used as a learning opportunity for an empire that came after them. From the