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History of Indian Monuments

 The Taj Mahal is the pleasing white marble monument in Agra, India,which is situated at the bank of river Yamuna. The Taj Mahal was made by mughal emperor Shahjahan at the recall of his beloved wife Mumtaz. Mumtaz was a Muslim Persian princess (her name Arjumand Banu Begum before marriage). It was in 1631 that she died during the birth of their 14th child at Burhanpur. The construction of Taj Mahal started in the year 1631, After 20-22 year its construction was complete. This monument was constructed of white marble inlaid with semi-precious gemstones (including jade, crystal, lapis lazuli, amethyst, turquoise, malachite and jasper) forming intricate designs in a technique known as pietra dura. Its central dome height is 240 feet (73 meters) and is surrounded by four smaller domes; four slender towers, or minarets, stood at the corners. Every Tower is make the 90 degree angle from the dome. Shah Jahan, 5th Emperor of the Mughal Dynasty.  The Architect of the Taj Mahal was Ustad Ahmed Lahori.





      History of Itmad-Ud-Daula



It is the famous monument in Agra at the bank of river Yamuna.It was built by the Mughal Empress Nur Jahan for her parents, (Mirza Ghiyas Beg, Asmat Begam) in the year of 1622 and 1628, Nur Jaha's father was a minister in the court of Akbar. Who was the third Mughal Emperor. Coincidentally Mirza Ghiyas Beg was also the grandfather of Mumtaz Mahal in whose memory Taj Mahal was built.The whole building are decorated with finest inlay work. Many types of gemstones like carnelian, jasper, topaz etc have been set in marble using the pietra dura and marquetry technique. Most of the buildings in Agra were built with red sandstone.


Akbar's Tomb



Akbar tomb is the tomb of the mughal emperor of Jallauddin Akbar. Akbar was the son of Humayun and grandson of Babur. Akbar mother's name is Hamida Banu Begum. Akbar's Tomb was built in 1604–1613 and is situated in 119 acres of grounds in Sikandra, a sub of Agra which is four kilometer far from the main city Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.This tomb is fourteen kilometer approx far from the Taj Mahal. Akbar make a plan of the tomb and chose an appropriate site for it. After his passing, Akbar's son Jahangir finished the development in 1605– 1613.Akbar's grave is inside this mausoleum, the true tomb as per traditions lies below it.

Qutab Minar


Qutab Minar is suitated in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, India. Qutab Minar is a 73 metre and 239.5 feet tall tapering tower. Qutbuddin Abek laid the foundation of qutub minar in 1192 and also constructed the dhai din ka jhopra and ilam majid in Ajmer.In 1220, Aibak's successor and son-in-law Shamsuddin Iltutmish finished a further three storeys.In 1369, a lightning strike ruined the top storey. Firoz Shah Tughlaq replaced the destroyed storey, and added one more. Sher Shah Suri also added an entrance to this tower while he was ruling and Humayun was in a state of banishment.



History of Indian Monuments a high tower made of red sandstone and marble is not only the highest brick minaret in the world but also one of the most famous historical landmarks of India. 





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