Babur Shah also had a strange love story. He fell in love with his wife's sister. The religion of Islam allows a man to marry up to four women, provided that he acts fairly. But it forbids him from marrying two sisters at the same time. For this reason, Babur separated from his wife and married his sister-in-law. He was very saddened when his wife, Masuma Begum, whom he had taken a great risk to marry, died while giving birth to a child.
Hamida Begum, the wife of Babur's son Humayun Shah, whom she loved with such passion, had a magnificent tomb built in Delhi for her husband. The devotion of his son Akbar Shah to his wife, on the other hand, is not very heartwarming.
Akbar Shah married the daughter of his ally Rajput. Then he fell under the influence of a Hindu girl to such an extent that he abandoned his religion to found another. The Muslims, who had been tortured for 40 years, breathed a sigh of relief after his death.
However, their son, Selim Jahangir, whom they had pin their hopes on, dissapointed them. The woman fascinated Jahangir with her exceptional beauty, intelligence and grace. She forced her husband to put pressure on the Sunnis. The weak-willed Jahangir imprisoned this great scholar for three years. His son Hurram Shah Jahan rebelled against his father.
Although he had many soldiers and most of his father's commanders were devoted to him, he could not win. He came to Sheikh Ahmed for his pray and support. He will soon pass away; the reign will remain with you. Shah Jahan listened to this advice. He ascended the throne shortly after his father died in Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. The genius Shah founded cities and had great works built. However, there is one that is one of the most known and visited places in the world today: The Taj Mahal.
Shah Jahan's legendary love story is the most famous of all. No such love! Panoramic view of Taj Mahal at sunset with reflection, Agra, India. After the foundation was finished, a 15k ramp made of dirt and earth was built to allow the easy transportation of materials up to the project.
At the time traditional scaffolding was built out of bamboo to allow construction workers easy access to work at heights. For some reason, the scaffolding for the Taj Mahal is said to have been constructed out of stone. Maybe it was for additional stability or for the long-lasting capabilities versus bamboo that inspired them to use stone.
Either way, it extended the construction time slightly because the stone scaffolding had to be built and then completely torn down at the end of the project. A pulley system, as well as teams of mules and oxen were used to lift and move the snow-white marble and other materials. Slowly, the tomb and main building were complete. Meant to be the centrepiece of the area, only the mausoleum was built with white marble.
The many surrounding buildings and complex enclosures were built with red stone and bricks. Most of the wonder and beauty associated with these buildings, however, are not related to the materials themselves. It refers instead to the detailed decoration and design of the Taj Mahal. A majority of the work done inside and outside the buildings focused on decorations.
Carved inlets were set with gems and coloured stones. Floral patterns and paintings were completed inside to decorate the tomb, guest pavilion and mosque.
Painting animals or humans was forbidden in Islamic traditions so floral patterns were used often. Another workaround with this rule was the use of calligraphy. Calligraphic inscriptions and verses of the Quran can be found both inside and outside the mausoleum. The verses and inscriptions range from quotes about peaceful rest and eternal slumber to prayers to angels for mercy and love from God. That being said, they undoubtedly add to the beauty of the building and are part of what makes the Taj Mahal so unique and breathtaking.
The entire complex on which the Taj Mahal, its entrance gate, gardens and additional buildings sit is a rectangular plot of land about 1, ft X feet.
The building is believed to have been designed by Ustad Ahmad Lahauri, although others believe it was more of a group effort.
Whether it was solely Lahauri or him among other architects, the outcome was the same: a perfectly symmetrical building unlike any other in the world. The geometrical planning is part of what makes the Taj so beautiful. Over million people voted it in as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in It has been named by National Geographic as one of the 50 Places of a Lifetime.
To this day the Taj Mahal remains one of the most iconic symbols of love and the most beautiful mausoleum in the world. Who knows what drives humans to build something in memory of a loved one. Whatever it is in our brains or emotions or hearts that inspire us to create in the mists of grief, the Taj Mahal is a reminder that beauty and light can be found in the darkest of times.
Equipment Rentals. It is a masterpiece of architectural style in conception, treatment and execution and has unique aesthetic qualities in balance, symmetry and harmonious blending of various elements. Integrity is maintained in the intactness of tomb, mosque, guest house, main gate and the whole Taj Mahal complex.
The physical fabric is in good condition and structural stability, nature of foundation, verticality of the minarets and other constructional aspects of Taj Mahal have been studied and continue to be monitored.
To control the impact of deterioration due for atmospheric pollutants, an air control monitoring station is installed to constantly monitor air quality and control decay factors as they arise. To ensure the protection of the setting, the adequate management and enforcement of regulations in the extended buffer zone is needed. In addition, future development for tourist facilities will need to ensure that the functional and visual integrity of the property is maintained, particularly in the relationship with the Agra Fort.
The tomb, mosque, guest house, main gate and the overall Taj Mahal complex have maintained the conditions of authenticity at the time of inscription.
Although an important amount of repairs and conservation works have been carried out right from the British period in India these have not compromised to the original qualities of the buildings. Future conservation work will need to follow guidelines that ensure that qualities such as form and design continue to be preserved. The management of Taj Mahal complex is carried out by the Archaeological Survey of India and the legal protection of the monument and the control over the regulated area around the monument is through the various legislative and regulatory frameworks that have been established, including the Ancient Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act and Rules Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Amendment and Validation ; which is adequate to the overall administration of the property and buffer areas.
Additional supplementary laws ensure the protection of the property in terms of development in the surroundings.
An area of 10, sq km around the Taj Mahal is defined to protect the monument from pollution. The fund provided by the federal government is adequate for the buffer areas. The fund provided by the federal government is adequate for the overall conservation, preservation and maintenance of the complex to supervise activities at the site under the guidance of the Superintending Archaeologist of the Agra Circle.
The implementation of an Integrated Management plan is necessary to ensure that the property maintains the existing conditions, particularly in the light of significant pressures derived from visitation that will need to be adequately managed.
The Management plan should also prescribe adequate guidelines for proposed infrastructure development and establish a comprehensive Public Use plan. About us. Special themes. Major programmes. For the Press. Help preserve sites now! Join the , Members.
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