TAJ MAHAL -
the most beautiful memorial of love which mankind ever has seen
The Taj Mahal is located at the city of Agra. It was built between
1631 and 1653 by the emperor Shah Jahan as the tomb in memory of his loved
wife Mumtaz Mahal. During their 17 years marriage she was his constant
companion and when she died after the birth of her 14th child, he was bowed
with grief and aged over night. After his death he was buried by
her side behind the elaborate lattic from marble and precious stones below.
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(photo: "Delhi, Agra
& Jaipur" ISBN 81-7437-064-1)
a stony metaphor of paradise from white marmor and precious
stones