It also houses the tomb of shah jahan himself.
Composition of marble in taj mahal.
We saw the view of the taj mahal from the train at a distance.
The marble inlay art of the taj mahal is a masterpiece and it will be an eye grabbing decorative element.
The glistening effect created by the translucent marble is well described by kalim a mughal court poet who wrote that the taj resembles dawn s bright face.
The taj mahal is a perfect symmetrical planned building with an emphasis of bilateral symmetry along a central axis on which the main features are placed.
Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals most commonly calcite or dolomite.
It was commissioned in 1632 by the mughal emperor shah jahan reigned from 1628 to 1658 to house the tomb of his favourite wife mumtaz mahal.
Marble is typically not foliated although there are exceptions.
Taj mahal quartzite is a pristine countertop material that s able to fit into a wide variety of design style s due to its white base and brown veins.
Once the taj mahal was one of the seven wonders of the world.
The taj mahal is entirely clad in marble.
It is the white crystalline marble facing of the main mausoleum for which the taj is so famous.
The complex houses the tombs of shah jahan and one of his wives known as mumtaz mahal.
It would look stunning as a kitchen countertop or island top while giving off a luxurious beauty that we all seek in marble.
It looked grand and impressive.
The building material used is brick in lime mortar veneered with red sandstone and marble and inlay work of precious semi precious stones.
Today its stunning architecture has made it one of the most iconic monuments in the world.
It is built of pure white marble and looks magnificent on a full moon night.
One day with my uncle i wished to see the building.
Taj mahal mausoleum complex in uttar pradesh in northern india built by the mughal emperor shah jahan in the 17th century.
The external decorations of the taj mahal are the perfect example for the beautiful mughal art.
Still it is one of the most beautiful buildings of the world.