“the jewel of muslim art in india and one of the universally admired masterpieces
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“The jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.“ – UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arjumand Banu Begum. After their wedding celebrations, Khurram "finding her in appearance and character elect among all - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Taj Mahal“The jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpiecesof the world's heritage.“ – UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Taj Mahal
English FrenchMasterpieces chefs-d'œuvre
Heritage Patrimoine
Plinths Socles
Finial Fleuron
Relicas Répliques
Shrine Tombeau
Raised Soulevées
Pathways Voies
Sunken Encastrée
Flowerbeds parterres de fleurs
Water tank Réservoir d'eau
The mausoleum le mausolée
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The blue-eyed of the Mughal Royals, the young ‘Khurram’ impressed his father the Emperor Jahangir with his intense military successes.The grateful father rewarded him with the prestigious title 'Shah Jahan Bahadur '. The name Shah Jahan comes from Persian meaning "Kingof the World.”
Arjumand Banu Begum. After their weddingcelebrations, Khurram "finding her inappearance and character elect among allthe women of the time", gave her the title'Mumtaz Mahal’ Begum (Chosen-One of thePalace). His trust in her was so great that heeven gave her his imperial seal, the MuhrUzah. She was portrayed as the perfect wifewith no aspirations to political power.
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Taj MahalSome of the monuments erected by Shah Jahan
Pearl Mosque at Agra Peacock Throne, said to be worth millions of dollars.
Diwan-i-Aam in Red Fort, Delhi Diwan-i-Khas in Red Fort, Delhi
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Taj MahalTAJ’S EXTERIOR – A Marvel in Marble
The Plinths
The Four Minarets
The Riverfront Terrace (Chabutra)
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The main finial was made of gold. Caligraphy on large pishtaq Herringbone
Plant motifs Spandrel detail Incised painting Reflective tiles normal exposure
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Caligraphy ofPersian poems
Finial Floor Tiling Marble Design Below the Iawns
Base, dome, and minaret The Mehman Khana or Asembly Hall
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Taj MahalTAJ’S INTERIORS – A Marvel in Marble
Jali screen surrounding the cenotaphs
Tombs of Shah Jahan & Mumtaz Mahal at underground level
Arch of Jali Detail of Pietra dura jali inlay
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Taj MahalReplicas Of Taj Mahal
Miniature Replica of Taj Mahal inthe Window of the World
Taj Mahal, Bangladesh Bibi Ka Maqbara, Aurangabad
Tripoli Shrine Temple Trump Taj Mahal,Atlantic City
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The complex is set around a large 300-metre (980 ft2) Moghul garden The garden uses raised pathways that divide each of the four quarters of the garden into 16 sunken flowerbeds. A raised marble water tank (al Hawd al-Kawthar) at the center of the garden reflects the image of the mausoleum. The garden has a design inspired by Persian gardens.