Taj Mahal in Agra,India (By : Kezia)

        The Taj Mahal  is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". And many people say there was a grave in it

        Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles.

        In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision, including Abd ul-Karim Ma'mur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Lahauri  is generally considered to be the principal designer.

        And this is 10 facts of Taj Mahal:

1.      One of the most interesting facts about Taj Mahal is that the building is seen with a variety of colors depending on the day, and there was a moon or not at night.

2.      Taj Mahal is the most famous tourist spots in the city of Agra and the magnificent building was built by Shah Jahan.

3.      No tours tourism packages in India without visiting the Taj Mahal. This historical place has been recognized by the whole world, though never been there.

4.      The fact that a little disturbing of all is the facts that after the completion of the construction of the Taj Mahal, all the experts and untrained worker’s hand cut to ensure that no other building can match its beauty.

5.      Construction of the Taj Mahal took 20 years to complete, and requires more than 2000 workers. And require 1000 elephants to transport building materials.

6.      Another interesting facts is that this structure looks very symmetrical.

7.      Many tourist spots in Agra city using a black marble materials. This is done as a reflection of Taj Mahal building that also use this material.

8.      Taj Mahal have been put in the 7 Wonders of the World, and this led to the increasing number of people in the world to visit.

9.      Taj Mahal was built on land sloping to the outside, so if there is an earthquake, the collapse of the pillar can be controlled.

10. Many precious gemstones and pearls used to decorate the Taj Mahal. During the war, some captured gemstones and even been looted.