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Unique features of Taj mahal

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Top 10 Architectural Features of the Taj Mahal

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Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum that sits gracefully on the pedestal of Agra with its perfect image mirrored in the reflection pool in front of it giving it a surreal appearance.

The Taj Mahal is often called the “Epitome of Mughal Architecture” and was acknowledged as the “Jewel of Muslim Art” by UNESCO.

The Taj Mahal emits a sense of peace and harmony which is mainly caused by the structure’s near-perfect symmetry, the main dome and surrounding minarets, and the division of the gardens by four canals that meet at a raised central lotus pond.

To achieve the desired other-worldly experience, the Taj Mahal’s minarets are placed in a specific way to create an optical illusion. Because the architects and craftsmen were masters of proportions, they were able to build the monument in such a way that as soon as you enter the gate, the monument appears close and large. But as you approach it, it shrinks in size.

The hierarchal use of stones and colors in the building of the Taj Mahal adds many layers to its meaning. Before the Taj was built, red sandstone was used in most Mughal architecture, but Shah Jahan was greatly influenced by Hindu color coding. The white marble also serves as a canvas for the changing light of the day and is said to reflect the various moods of Shah Jahan during his time with Mumtaz Mahal.

In order to add a holy aura to the place, the walls of the monument are covered with beautiful calligraphy and pietra dura. Pietra dura is a method of inlaying marble with precious stones like amber, coral, jade, and lapis lazuli.

While the mausoleum itself is full of symbols and meanings, the garden of the Taj Mahal also holds great significance. Unlike typical Mughal gardens, the Taj Mahal’s garden leads up to the tomb instead of surrounding it. The holy rivers of India are incorporated in the design of the garden, which is divided into four quarters by four intersecting canals that meet at an elevated, central lotus pond.

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