Question

Select a monument that was built in the early mediaeval period, conduct detailed research on it and write what historical information you can derive from
it.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar Charminar

Answer 2

Taj Mahal

Explanation:

• Established in Agra in 1653 in the presence of emperor Shah Jahan, the majestic Taj Majal is the height of Mughal (Indo-Islamic) architecture and sculpture.⠀
• In 1631, in memory of his wife "Mumtaz Mahal", who had died on 17th June of that year, the Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan. An example of his profound love for his wife that even after her death he wanted to her to remain in his memory
• The Taj Mahal incorporates & expands on "design traditions" of the Persian and the earlier Mughal architecture. The tomb, made up of "white marble" (that was brought in from across India & central Asia), is the main focus of the whole complex of the Taj Mahal.
• For the construction of the Taj Mahal,  dome builders, stone-cutters, masons, carvers, inlayers, calligraphers, painters,  other artisans were got from across the empire & from Iran & Central Asia
• Taj Mahal is exceptional  and unique because of the amazing inventions made by Shah Jahan's horticultural designs and architects.

The uniqueness of Taj Mahal lies in some truly remarkable innovations carried out by the horticulture planners and architects of Shah Jahan.