Taj Mahal Marble

It was commissioned in 1632 by the mughal emperor shah jahan reigned from 1628 to 1658 to house the tomb of his favourite wife mumtaz mahal.

Taj mahal marble.

Crown of the palace taːdʒ ˈmɛːɦ ə l is an ivory white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river yamuna in the indian city of agra. Taj mahal re opens for public after six months photogallery. It is limited to 5 000 visitors a day and all must wear masks. The white marble tomb in the city of agra built by a 17th century mughal emperor for his wife was opened to the public at sunrise.

The taj mahal reopened to visitors on september 21 in a symbolic business as usual gesture even as india looks set to overtake the us as the global leader in coronavirus infections. Taj mahal reopens during pandemic tourists visit the taj mahal in agra on september 21 2020. In its harmonious proportions and its fluid incorporation of decorative elements the taj mahal is distinguished as the finest example of mughal architecture a blend of indian persian and islamic styles. The taj mahal is built of white marble that reflects hues according to the intensity of the sunlight or the moonlight.

It also houses the tomb of shah jahan himself. Taj mahal s reopening to give agra s marble trade a new lease of life marble traders in agra had taken a huge hit during the lockdown amid the covid 9 pandemic that stopped tourist traffic and. Don t touch the marble.