Basic Knowledge about the Structure of Taj Mahal
Everyone who has love for this monument must want the basic knowledge about the
structure of Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is the well-designed example of the art of
Mughal architecture; it is a style that merges the elements from Persian, Indian
and Islamic styles of architecture. The Taj Mahal was constructed to a board of
entrusted architecture under the royally supervision; it includes the principle
designers Makramat Khan, Ustad Ahmad Lahauri and Abd-ul-Karim Ma'mur Khan.
The construction of Taj Mahal was started in 1632 that tells the story of great
emperor prosperity and love for his wife. The Principal building of Taj Mahal
was completed in 1648, but the gardens and the buildings that surround the Taj
Mahal were built five years after the completion of Taj Mahal. Emperor himself
has too much affiliation with Taj Mahal so he described the Taj Mahal in his own
words.
To enhance the beauty of this Mughal building Shah Jahan promotes the use of
white marble inlaid with semi-precious stones instead of red sand stone. The
building of Taj Mahal under his support touches new levels of modification.
The main part of the Taj Mahal is the tomb. Tomb stands on square symmetrical
platform with an arch-shaped doorway, with a large top dome and finial. The foot
structure of Taj Mah