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Taj Mahal: The eternal legacy of love

Thứ Sáu, 05/04/2024, 08:07

PSNews - Once compared by the great poet Tagore to "a teardrop on the cheek of eternity", the Taj Mahal is the crystallization of unique features of Islamic art nearly 400 years ago as well as a symbol of eternal love.

Taj Mahal: The eternal legacy of love -0 — The India's most famous destination Taj Mahal is located in Agra city, Uttar Predesh state, about 230km from New Delhi. This place not only stands out for its architecture but also immortal love stories. The four pillars of Taj Mahal symbolize sacredness and immortality, according to the Islamic thought of number 4).

Taj Mahal: The eternal legacy of love -1 — The Taj Mahal was built within the period of 1632 - 1648 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to immortalize his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth in 1631.

Taj Mahal: The eternal legacy of love -2 — It is said that 20,000 stone carvers, masons, and artists from across India and as far as Turkey and Iraq were employed under a team of architects to build the Taj Mahal. They completed the epic task between 1631 and 1648. Ustad-Ahmad Lahori was the main architect of the Taj Mahal.

Taj Mahal: The eternal legacy of love -4 — It embodies a harmonious blend of two architectural styles: Indian and Persian. This iconic structure reflects the hybridized Indo-Islamic culture of the Mughal dynasty and is an example of Persianate architecture.

Taj Mahal: The eternal legacy of love -3 — The main part of the building is a 75m high octagonal castle with a dome made of white marble and sandstone. The surrounding buildings and gardens represent an unique architectural complex.

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Taj Mahal: The eternal legacy of love -5 — The Taj Mahal also includes calligraphic inscriptions and is adorned with precious stones, adding to its splendor and exemplifying its blend of architectural influences.

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Taj Mahal: The eternal legacy of love -8 — The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Islamic art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage".

Taj Mahal: The eternal legacy of love -9 — The Taj Mahal sparkles like a jewel in moonlight when the semi-precious stones inlaid into the white marble on the main mausoleum catch and reflect back its glow with a better gleam. The Taj Mahal is pinkish in the morning, milky white in the evening and golden when the moon shines. Photo: Google.

By Kim Khanh

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