What is the Height of Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is described as an elegy in marble and is a symbol of eternal love and it charms every visitor with its charismatic architecture and narrates the tale of love through its intricate designs.

Architecture of the Taj Mahal

Two Persian architects designed the Taj whose construction began in 1632, on the banks of river Yamuna, in Agra. Over 20,000 workers labored on this marvelous structure. In 1648, the tomb was completed on the 18th death anniversary of Mumtaz Mahal.

The entire complex measures 1,902 feet x1,002 feet on each side. The entire structure of the Taj, rests on marble pieces of total length 186 feet by 186 feet. The corners of the building are square and form an unequal octagon. The height of the main dome is 213 feet high and four smaller domes or minarets surround it. The height of a minaret is 162.5 feet. The Taj Mahal rests on a base called Mahajar-e-Mushababbak and it was designed by Turkish designers.The main enclosure houses the monuments of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan. Many designers were brought in from other countries, to work on the construction of the Taj.

The dome is one of the most fascinating features of the monument. The foundation is of red sandstone and this holds the gigantic white marble porch and the dome. The white marble dome glows in pink in the dawn, reflecting the colors of the rising sun; at dusk, the Taj reflects the color of the setting sun; and a pearly white at nights when the light of the moon reflects on it. On a full moon day, the monument of love glows in the shades of gold and blue. On a foggy day, it would appear as a mirage floating on a cloud. It is believed, mystique colors that reflect on the dome are related to the emotions and various moods of a woman.

The Taj is an architectural marvels that fascinates people from around the world and, to understand the architecture and feel its beauty, you need to visit this wonderful monument at least once in your lifetime.

The Taj Mahal, also referred as the Taj, is one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture which combines the styles of Persian, Turkish, Indian and Islamic architecture. In 1983, UNESCO declared the Taj as a World Heritage site. UNESCO called it "The jewel of Muslim art in India", and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage."

Recently, it was announced as one of the "New seven wonders of the world". Millions of tourists travel to India and it is one of the most visited tourist destinations of India by the Indians as well as the foreigners. The most preferred time to visit is between the months of October and February. During this period, the weather is pleasant. In the winter months, Taj looks like an ethereal monument floating among the clouds.

The history of the Taj is interesting and tells the story of eternal love and affection. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the grandson of Emperor Akbar, in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal. You could rightly say, Taj Mahal is the symbol of undying love.