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Namra Ali ( Noor )
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THE ANALOGY OF TAJ MAHAL: A COSMOPOLITAN STRUCTURE..🤍 . Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor ShahJahan as one of his most outstanding projects which continues to make its mark as most remarkable achievement and colossal structure world has ever seen. . When I think of Taj Mahal and the process of making this structure one thing that blows my mind is how beautifully cosmopolitan monument it is. The existence of several historical and Quaranic inscriptions in Arabic script have facilitated setting the chronology of Taj Mahal. . How correct is it to say it’s an ‘Indo-Islamic’ structure.? 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 uniqueness of Taj Mahal lies in some truly remarkable innovations carried out by the horticulture planners and architects of Shah Jahan. . One such genius planning is the placing of tomb at one end of the quadripartite garden which added rich depth and perspective to the distant view of the monument. It is also, one of the best examples of raised tomb variety. . Its recognised architectonic beauty has a rhythmic combination of solids and voids, concave and convex and light shadow; such as arches and domes further increases the aesthetic aspect. . The relief work in marble and inlay with precious and semi precious stones make it a monument apart. of the octagonal base of the minarets extended beyond the square at the corners. The ground plan of the Taj Mahal is in perfect balance of composition, the octagonal tomb chamber in the centre, encompassed by the portal halls and the four corner rooms. The plan is repeated on the upper floor. The exquisite octagonal marble lattice screen encircling both cenotaphs is a piece of superb workmanship. It is highly polished and richly decorated with inlay work. #tajmahal #agra #agradecer #history #historical #facts #historicalplace #architecture #medievalarchitecture #medievaltimes #mughal #mughalpainting #mughalart #peace #love #photography #beauty