Beauty, romance and history are the things that stand out when you think of the Taj Mahal. Built in the Indian city of Agra, the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, commissioned the mausoleum in remembrance of his beloved wife. Shah Jahan’s love for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, is apparent in every detail of the exquisitely wrought building. More than a thousand elephants brought in the materials for construction, and it took twenty-two years to complete the entire structure. When you think of this beautiful building, most think only of the tomb itself, the dome stands out in your mind, not realizing that there is much more to this magnificent display. Read the rest of this entry »

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