The
story of Taj Mahal reflects the intensity of love. The fairy tale began when
walking through the bazaar of Agra prince qhurram saw a girl. The girl was exceptionally
beautiful. It was a love at first sight for both of them.
After five years, on an auspicious day they were married and from that moment
began the great epic of love.
Prince qhurram was the fifth son of emperor Jahangir. He was the man of extraordinary
brilliance, a great diplomat, a warrior and a lover of art. Once Jahangir wrote,
"In art, in reason, in battle there is no comparison between him and my
other children".
In the honor of his numerous victories Jahangir entitled him as "Shah Jahan",
"The King of the World". After Jahangir's death all his sons quarreled
for the thrown, after fighting for years Shah Jahan killed all his brothers
under suspicious circumstances and became the emperor, besides him stood his
queen, comrade and confidante.
Shah Jahan titled her "Mumtaz Mahal", "The chosen one of the
palace". A rare found combination of beauty and brain. She was her husband's
best friend and confidante. She would counsel him in the diplomatic matters.
She too was a great lover of art.
In 1631 Shah Jahan set up to berahanpur with his troops to subdue a rebellion,
accompanied by Mumtaz Mahal Unfortunately during childbirth she suffered some
complications and died. According to legend before dieing she extracted a promise
from Shah Jahan that he would build a mausoleum as a tribute to their love.
The story of
Taj
Mahal begins Shah Jahan was obsessed to fulfill his wife's last wish. He invited
the architects and artisans all over the world and planned for the building
with absolute perfection.
Taj Mahal was structured in Persian style combined with carvings of artisans
called from Afghanistan and the garden designers from Kashmir. It took 22years
to complete the Taj Mahal, a memento of love with the perfection of art. The
carvings of Taj Mahal were decorated with very precious gemstones.
The story of Taj Mahal is unique in itself. It is an evidence that how the emotions
and feelings are important to human life. The story of Taj Mahal is an example
of devotion and faith. The story of Taj Mahal is a love story not found in papers
but stands in the structural form. The story of Taj Mahal is rare.
Taj Mahal Story, Beautiful Taj Mahal
Reservation Form
