Let's know something about the Taj Mahal!
"A thing of beauty is a joy for ever.
In our country there are several cities , famous for historical buildings.
In all 28 types of precious and semi-precious stones were used in its construction.
A historical places have special attraction for mankind ,for they teach us while they amuses us.
They present before us a past glory and an artistic sense.
Agra is at the top.It is famous for the "Taj Mahal".
It was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved queen ,whose name was Mumtaz Mahal.The Taj is named after her name.
The Taj Mahal is one of the best buildings of the world.
It is a master piece of art and architecture.
It stands in Agra on the right bank of the Jamuna.
Its perfect proportions and excusitis craftsmanship have been described as a vision ,a dream ,a wonder ,
The marble was brought from Rajasthan,the Jasper from Punjab ,the jade and crystal from China ,the turquoise from Tibet ,the lapis from Afghanistan ,the sapphire from Sri Lanka and the carnelean came from Arabia.
This Sublime garden tomb an image of the Islamic garden of paradise cost nearly 32 millions rupees and 5 kilos (1,102lbs) of gold About 20,000 workers and 1000 elephants laboured for 22 years to complete it in 1643.
On account of its beauty of grandeour it is called one of the 'seven wonders of the world'.
There are several fountains , many green lawns with cypress trees and all kinds of bright flowers.
On the gate of the main building the verses from holy Koran are engraved.
Inside the tomb there are four graves--two in the upper storey and two in the lower one.
The graves in the lower storey are real.
Though during the day Taj looks very attractive ,yet at night in the light of the full moon it seems to be a palace of silver.
By-Sajiwan Bauddh
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