TAJ MAHAL SECRETS AND IT'S BEAUTY
The entire building is symmetrical and is a perfect example of Mughal architecture
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A rhythmic combination of solids and voids, concave and convex and light shadow; such as arches and domes further increases the aesthetic aspect
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The cenotaphs honoring Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan are enclosed in an eight-sided chamber ornamented with pietra dura
The Taj Mahal was built with 27 different types of stones
The jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage
It is considered the most beautiful building ever constructed
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Mumtaz Mahal (“Chosen One of the Palace”) and her husband, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahān
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