The Taj Mahal is ranked top in the New Seven Wonders of The
World (2015). It is overlooking at River Yamuna in Agra city of Uttar Pradesh.
Spreading in 42-acre, it epitomizes the true and profound love between Mughal
Emperor Shah Jahan and his spouse Mumtaz Mahal. It registers the footfall of
around 7 to 8 million tourists every year. Ustad Ahmad Lahauri deployed 20,000
artisans in 1632 for its construction which completed in 1653. It contains the
mausoleum of both lovers in the center. But their actual graves lie in the
lower level of this monument. This ivory marble work is of premier class that
employed Mughal as well as Persian architecture to create this jewel-like
masterpiece. UNESCO inherited it in 1983 for conserving and taking care of its
revamping. Its intricate jali inlays, Pietru Jali, calligraphy of Persian poems
on walls, vaulted archways, semi-circled domes, finial, frame of four minarets
and sarcophagi are worthy to be watched. It is easily accessible by road, rail
and airways. Tourists hit this place throughout the year as it is open for them
for all days. And if you want to go and see The Taj Mahal than you can avail the best agra tour packages at affordable price with northindiaexcursions.com
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