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Feb 14, 2017 · Here are a few things about the marble-clad marvel you might not have known. Optical illusions can be spotted everywhere. The architects and craftsmen of the Taj Mahal were masters of proportions...
Inlays of Pietra dura and lapidary adorn the floors and works of the walls and floors. Copious amounts of gemstones were used for the design along with colored stones. Highly polished surfaces reflect the light filtered through marble lattice work in the windows and arches.
The exquisite craftsmanship marks the marble lattice screens, which are elaborately worked out in oriental design enclose the cenotaphs. The tombs lie below the cenotaphs in a basement, undisturbed and in absolute quiet environs.
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- Not just Taj Mahal: Wonderful architectural marvels in India. This is for those who love the Taj Mahal and the architectural wonder that this landmark is.
- Fatehpur Sikri. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fatehpur Sikri lies close to the Taj Mahal and is a delight to visit. It served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585 and is very well-preserved for its age.
- Lotus Temple. Delhi's Lotus Temple is famous for its distinctive lotus flower-inspired design, and is a symbol of peace and unity. The landmark has 27 free-standing, white marble-clad "petals" that form the lotus shape, with nine doors leading to a central prayer hall.
- Mehrangarh Fort. Jodhpur's Mehrangarh is perched atop a 400 ft high hill, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Blue City. It is a masterpiece of Rajputana style, characterized by massive sandstone walls, intricate latticed windows, ornate palaces, and courtyards.
The Taj Mahal preserves its grandeur in its almost perfect symmetry, a fact reiterated by its series of windows, which are a fine example of Islamic art and architecture. The windows make up...
An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.
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Oct 24, 2021 · The artisans mostly carved jalis from sandstone and marble in zigzag patterns of interlocking rosettes and crosses. The basic jalis followed a pentagonal, hexagonal or octagonal pattern. “Each jali pattern has its own significance -- pentagon is power, the hexagon is unity and octagon denotes spirituality,” Imtiaz explains.
