Download or read book Taj Mahal written by Elizabeth Mann and published by Mikaya Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The well-illustrated story of the building of the Taj Mahal, one of the world's most beautiful monuments, and the Mughal dynasty in India whose 5th emperor built it.
Download or read book Taj Mahal written by Hourly History and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-10 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal in Agra is arguably the most iconic image of India and is visited by eight million tourists annually. It was characterized as "pure, perfect and unutterably lovely" by the British Viceroy, Lord Curzon, and in 1983, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site of "outstanding universal value." For centuries the world has believed that it was built by Shah Jahan in 1631 to immortalize his love for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Certain mysteries and myths that surround the monument have recently come to the fore in the country, stimulating a public debate about the place it holds as a true representation of Indian culture. Inside you will read about... - The Life of Mumtaz Mahal: The Jewel of the Palace - The Building of the Taj Mahal - A UNESCO World Heritage Site - Myths, Conjecture, and Controversy - The 22 Locked Rooms in the Basement And much more! This book presents the five main historical figures of the Mughal Empire in India during that period as well as many details of how the Taj Mahal was built. It traces the events that have led to the present controversy.
Download or read book Taj Mahal written by Diana Preston and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While Galileo suffered under house arrest at the hands of Pope Urban VIII, the Thirty Years War ruined Europe, and the Pilgrims struggled to survive in the New World, work began on what would become one of the Seven Wonders of the World: the Taj Mahal. Built by the Moghul emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, its flawless symmetry and gleaming presence have for centuries dazzled everyone who has seen it, and the story of its creation is a fascinating blend of cultural and architectural heritage. Yet, as Diana & Michael Preston vividly convey in the first narrative history of the Taj, it also reflects the magnificent history of the Moghul Empire itself, for it turned out to mark the high point of the Empire's glory at the same time as it became a tipping point in Moghul fortunes. The roots of the Moghul Empire lie with the legendary warriors Genghis Khan and Tamburlaine; at its height it contained 100 million people, from Afghanistan in the north and present-day Pakistan in the west, to Bengal in the east and southwards deep into central India.. With the storytelling skills that characterize their previous books, Diana & Michael Preston bring alive both the grand sweep of Moghul history and the details that make it memorable: the battles and dynastic rivalries that forged the Empire alongside an intimate chronicle of daily life within the imperial palace. A tale of overwhelming passion, the story of the Taj has the cadences of Greek tragedy and the ripe emotion of grand opera, and puts a memorable human face on the marble masterpiece.
Download or read book The Taj Mahal written by Rik Hoskin and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Taj Mahal in India has been called a 'teardrop on the cheek of time'. This grand monument that was raised to house the mortal remains of Mumtaz Mahal, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's beloved wife, today draws millions of visitors from across the globe. One of more than 85 titles Campfire has published since their introduction to North America in 2010. This is the story behind the Taj Mahal - of the incredible love story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, how they met and fell in love, and how Shah Jahan was to lose her as she died while giving birth. This is also the story of how the Taj Mahal was built, and how the great Mughal emperor spent his last days imprisoned in his fort, pining for his beloved Mumtaz, as he gazed over the river for a view of the magnificent edifice, a monumental reminder of his love and loss.
Download or read book Shah Jahan written by Julia Marshall and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The illustrated story of this famous monument. 48p. 5-8 yrs.
Download or read book The Story of Taj Mahal written by Jayprakash Chowksey and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immerse yourself in the timeless tale of love and legacy with "The Story of Taj Mahal" by Jayprakash Chowksey. Explore the rich history and captivating mythology surrounding one of the world's most iconic monuments as Chowksey unveils the secrets and symbolism behind the magnificent Taj Mahal. Join Chowksey as he takes you on a journey through the centuries, tracing the origins of the Taj Mahal from its conception to its construction and eventual status as a global symbol of love and beauty. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Chowksey brings to life the fascinating story behind this architectural marvel. Delve into the themes of love, loss, and eternal devotion as you unravel the mysteries of the Taj Mahal. From the legendary romance of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal to the intricate craftsmanship and architectural brilliance that went into its creation, Chowksey explores the myriad layers of symbolism and significance that have made the Taj Mahal a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a testament to enduring love. Experience the grandeur and majesty of the Taj Mahal as Chowksey takes you on a virtual tour of this architectural wonder. Through stunning photographs, detailed descriptions, and historical anecdotes, he invites readers to marvel at the beauty of the Taj Mahal and contemplate its significance as a monument to human creativity and craftsmanship. The overall tone of "The Story of Taj Mahal" is one of reverence, awe, and admiration for the enduring legacy of this architectural masterpiece. With its blend of history, mythology, and cultural significance, the book offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the Taj Mahal's place in world history and its enduring impact on global culture. Since its publication, "The Story of Taj Mahal" has captivated readers with its captivating narrative and stunning visuals. Its enduring popularity is a testament to Chowksey's passion for the subject and his ability to convey the magic and mystique of the Taj Mahal to readers of all ages. Whether you're a history buff, a lover of architecture, or simply someone who appreciates a good story, "The Story of Taj Mahal" offers a captivating and immersive reading experience that will transport you to a world of romance, beauty, and cultural significance. Join Jayprakash Chowksey on a journey through time and discover the enchanting story behind one of the world's most beloved landmarks. Don't miss your chance to explore the captivating tale of love and legacy with "The Story of Taj Mahal" by Jayprakash Chowksey. Let its stunning visuals and engaging narrative transport you to the heart of this architectural marvel and uncover the secrets of its timeless beauty. Secure your copy now and embark on a journey through history, romance, and cultural heritage with one of the world's most iconic monuments.
Download or read book Taj Mahal Lovers Story written by Mantoshe Singh Devji and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How Taj Mahal came about narrated as a love story.
Download or read book Taj Mahal written by Amina Okada and published by Abbeville Publishing Group. This book was released on 1993-10-19 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sumptuously illustrated portrait of perhaps the most fascinating architectural marvel of all time. Built between 1632 and 1643 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is unquestionably the most renowned mausoleum in the world. Now this legendary monument to love can be seen as no visitor to the site has ever viewed it. On the pages of this exquisitely illustrated volume, the Taj Mahal is revealed detail by detail. Starting inside the mausoleum, a sequence of closeups show the semiprecious stones, inlaid in white marble, that form the interior's Koranic calligraphy and floral patterns. The next sequence of images presents the octagonal plan of the structure, emphasizing both its perfect symmetry and its subtle variations. The final sequence is devoted to the decorative patterns carved in the walls of the mosque and entrance gate. In addition, four lavish fold-out photographs show the entire Taj Mahal complex from different perspectives. In their informative texts, authors Amina Okada and M.C. Joshi provide historical and architectural analyses of the Taj Mahal. Quotations from the Koran and from the journals of travelers as diverse as Jean-Bapiste Tavernier, Pierre Loti, and Aldous Huxley complete a breathtaking tribute.
Download or read book Taj Mahal written by Giles Tillotson and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An enduring monument of haunting beauty, the Taj Mahal seems a symbol of stability itself. The familiar view of the glowing marble mausoleum from the gateway entrance offers the very picture of permanence. And yet this extraordinary edifice presents a shifting image to observers across time and cultures. The meaning of the Taj Mahal, the perceptions and responses it prompts, ideas about the building and the history that shape them: these form the subject of Giles Tillotson's book. More than a richly illustrated historyÑthough it is that as wellÑthis book is an eloquent meditation on the place of the Taj Mahal in the cultural imagination of India and the wider world. Since its completion in 1648, the mausoleum commissioned by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, has come to symbolize many things: the undying love of a man for his wife, the perfection of Mughal architecture, the ideal synthesis of various strands of subcontinental aesthetics, even an icon of modern India itself. Exploring different perspectives brought to the magnificent structureÑby a Mughal court poet, an English Romantic traveler, a colonial administrator, an architectural historian, or a contemporary Bollywood filmmakerÑthis book is an incomparable guide through the varied and changing ideas inspired by the Taj Mahal, from its construction to our day. In Tillotson's expert hands, the story of a seventeenth-century structure in the city of Agra reveals itself as a story about our own place and time.
Download or read book The Taj Mahal written by Lesley A. DuTemple and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the history of the creation of the Taj Mahal, built as a tomb and memorial for the wife of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
Download or read book Where Is the Taj Mahal written by Dorothy Hoobler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-01-24 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the love story behind the creation of one of the most beautiful and famous buildings in the world. The Taj Mahal may look like a palace, but it's actually a tomb and a lasting testament to one of the world's great love stories. In 1612, Mogul emperor Shah Jahan married Mumtaz Mahal. It had been love at first sight and for nineteen years they were so inseparable that Mumtaz even accompanied Shah Jahan to battlefields. When she died suddenly giving birth to their fourteenth child, the emperor set about building a magnificent memorial to his wife. Everything about the Taj was perfectly planned, from the white marble walls that shimmer in the sunlight and sparkle by moonlight, to the countless decorative flowers made from precious gems that still astound visitors today. Recent discoveries at the site make this a timely account of a timeless monument.
Download or read book TAJ written by Timeri N. Murari and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When his queen, Arjumand Banu - Mumtaz-i-Mahal, the Chosen One of the Palace - died, Shah Jahan wanted to build a monument that was the image of his perfect love for her. For twenty-two years, twenty thousand men laboured day and night to fulfil the emperors obsession. The result was the Taj Mahal, a marble mausoleum lined with gold, silver and precious jewels. This powerful novel narrates the story of the Taj on two parallel levels. The first one tells the passionate love story of Shah Jahan and Arjumand till her death through the voices of three main characters - Arjumand, Shah Jahan and Isa, Arjumands favourite eunuch. The second recounts the later years of Shah Jahans reign, the building of the Taj Mahal and the bloody pursuit of the fabled Peacock Throne by his sons. Intertwined with the narrative about the building of the Taj is the story of Murthi, the Hindu craftsman sent as a gift to the emperor to carve the famous marble jali around Arjumands sarcophagus. In this complex and fascinating book, Murari has written much more than a historical romance. He has skillfully recreated the period against which the story is set: the opulence of the palace and the grinding poverty of seventeenth-century India, the vicissitudes of Shah Jahans reign and the often bitter conflict between men of different faiths
Download or read book Taj Mahal written by Caroline Arnold and published by Carolrhoda Books. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the love story behind the building of the Taj Mahal in India, discussing how it was constructed and providing information on Indian culture.
Download or read book Taj Mahal written by Taj Mahal and published by Sanctuary Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 30 years, Taj Mahal has delighted fans with his eclectic blending of musical guitar styles and forms. He has performed with the likes of Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, John Lee Hooker, and The Rolling Stones, among others. In this autobiography, Taj Mahal conveys his personal honest and frank account of his life and legacy.
Download or read book Empress of the TAJ written by Timeri N. Murari and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-10 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extraordinary book that combines travel- and history-writing with brilliant storytelling to give us a portrait of Mumtaz Mahal, in whose memory Shah Jahan built the Taj, and also a portrait of India before it was changed by liberalization. In the early 1980s, researching for his bestselling novel Taj, author Timeri--Tim--Murari began the first of his journeys in the footsteps of Arjumand Bano, the precocious daughter of a Mughal nobleman. Arjumand went on to become Mumtaz Mahal, chief consort of Emperor Shah Jahan, and empress of the Mughal kingdom until her death in 1631, giving birth to their fourteenth child. Over the next two decades, the grieving emperor had the Taj Mahal built in her memory--their final resting place, and the world's most enduring symbol of love. Tim went on his journeys at a time before air travel was common in India, when they were protracted affairs undertaken mostly by train. In these travels of discovery--in Delhi; in Agra, the centre of Mughal power and site of the Taj Mahal; in the desert cities of Rajasthan, where Shah Jahan waged ceaseless campaigns, Mumtaz Mahal at his side; and in Burhanpur in the Deccan, where the empress breathed her last--the author found fascinating glimpses of an empire at its zenith, and of a consuming love. Intertwined with these insights were the shabby realities of modern India--the obstinacies of the bureaucracy that controls monuments, the industries which deface them, and a citizenry that remains unaware of its own history. A brilliant meld of travel and history writing, Empress of the Taj is not only the story of a fabled queen, and the magnificent obsessions of royalty; it is also an invaluable record of a lost era in India.
Download or read book The Complete Taj Mahal written by Ebba Koch and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available in paperback and illustrated by hundreds of new photographs and drawings with an in-depth explanation of each building, Ebba Koch, the foremost authority on Mughal architecture, leads the reader through the whole complex and gardens of the Taj Mahal. This encounter is framed by a complete account of the mausoleum's urban setting, its design and construction, its symbolic meaning, and its history up to the present day. One of the most familiar symbols of India is suddenly endowed with new significance and added wonder. This is an indispensable guide for those at home as well as those visiting the Taj Mahal, as it takes the reader on a walk through the complex, revealing riches that are often overlooked. 'Looking at the book is the next best thing to going to the place' - Architectural Review 'Marks a major advance in our understanding of one of the world's test monuments ... a serious, academic work that does not neglect the importance of good illustrations' - Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies
Download or read book A Teardrop on the Cheek of Time written by Diana Preston and published by Corgi. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1631, the heartbroken Moghul Emperor, Shah Jahan, ordered the construction of a monument of unsurpassed splendour and majesty in memory of his beloved wife. Theirs was an extraordinary story of passionate love: although almost constantly pregnant - she bore him fourteen children - Mumtaz Mahal followed her husband on every military campaign.But then Mumtaz died in childbirth. Blinded by grief, Shah Jahan created an exquisite and extravagant memorial for her on the banks of the river Jumna. The Taj Mahal took twenty years to build and depleted the Moghul treasuries.But Shah Jahan was to pay a greater price for his obsession. He ended his days imprisoned by his own son in Agra Fort, gazing across the river at the monument to his love. The building of the Taj Mahal had set brother against brother and son against father in a savage conflict that pushed the seventeenth century's most powerful empire into irreversible decline.
