Taj Mahal was built by an emperor in memory of his beloved queen. Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1631 and took 22 years to complete, with over 20,000 craftsmen working around the clock. Legend has it that once construction was completed Shah Jehan had the architect’s hands cut off and blinded so he would never be able to duplicate the structure. What makes the Taj Mahal unique is its perfect proportions, distinct femininity, medium of construction and ornamentation. It’s marble exterior reflects rose & golden hues at sunrise & sunset, while it is dazzling white during the day. It is impossible to visualize the Taj Mahal in any surrounding other than it’s paradoxical garden. Paradise, in Islam, is visualized as a lush garden where running streams flow. When the Mughals brought this concept to India, they elevated it to heights of incomparable artistry. We rose at 04:30 to be at the Taj by 05:00 to watch the sun come up. A true modern wonder of the world!
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