Executive summary by darmansjah
The Taj Mahalis a white marble mausoleum located in Agra,
Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of
his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the
jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of
the world's heritage".
Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the finest example of
Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian and Indian
architectural styles.
In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the
Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction
began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of
artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a
board of architects under imperial supervision, including Abd ul-Karim Ma'mur
Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Lahauri is generally considered
to be the principal designer.
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