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	Taj Mahal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Taj Mahal stands on a raised white marble plinth or terrace with four minarets at each corner framing the tomb.
		Most sources suggest that "Taj Mahal" is a shorter variant of "Mumtaz Mahal," the name of the woman it was built to commemorate.
		Recently, the Taj Mahal was declared Sunni Wakf property on the grounds that it is the grave of a woman whose husband, Emperor Shah Jahan was a Sunni.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Taj_Mahal (2032 words)

	Taj Mahal, Taj Mahal India, Taj, Seven Wonders of the World, Tajmahal Trip - Indianvisit.com
		The Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century by Shahjahan- the fifth Mughal emperor, in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
		Before the construction of Taj Mahal began, Mumtaz Mahal was given a temporary burial in the Zainabadi garden in Burhanpur for a period of six months, before the body was exhumed and brought to Agra, for the final burial.
		Taj Mahal not only marks the zenith of Mughal architecture but is also the culmination of tomb architecture, which began with the building of the mausoleum of emperor Humayun (the second Mughal emperor and the great grandfather of Shahjahan).
	www.indianvisit.com /ivnew/states_of_india/uttar_pradesh/agra/taj_mahal/index.html (3332 words)

	Encyclopedia: Taj Mahal
		The Taj Mahal in Agra (Uttar Pradesh, India) Monuments are usually created for the dual function of commemorating an important event or person while also creating an artistic object that will improve the appearance of a city or location.
		Taj Mahal Agra is an ancient city on the Yamuna River in India, within the state of Uttar Pradesh.
		Interested readers may also find it worthwhile to read V S Godbole's book "Taj Mahal and the Great British Conspiracy" where the writer has painstakingly amassed evidence to suggest that the history of Taj Mahal, as it is accepted currently, may not be entirely accurate.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Taj-Mahal (5069 words)

	Mahal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Mahal was among the earlier efforts to improve not only the content but also the form of Hindi Films.
		The only two singers to survive the Lata onslaught were Geeta Roy and to a certain extent Shamshad Begum as Lata went on to conquer all and sundry with her magical voice and become the greatest singer that India has ever seen.
		Mahal sees some of Rajkumari's greatest work as a singer with splendid use of her sweet voice that was strong yet not sharply high pitched.
	www.upperstall.com /films/mahal.html (1570 words)

	National Geographic Traveler Article: Taj Mahal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Taj Mahal was built in 1651 as a mausoleum for the wife of the Shah Jahan.
		The trouble with the Taj Mahal is that it has become so overlaid with accumulated meanings as to be almost impossible to see.
		And this, finally, is why the Taj Mahal must be seen: to remind us that the world is real, that the sound is truer than the echo, the original more forceful than its image in a mirror.
	www.nationalgeographic.com /traveler/articles/1040taj_mahal.html (484 words)

	Taj Mahal (musician) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Taj Mahal (born May 17, 1942) is a United States blues musician.
		His father was a jazz pianist/composer/arranger of Jamaican descent, his mother a schoolteacher from South Carolina who sang gospel.
		His stage name Taj Mahal was inspired by a dream.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Taj_Mahal_(musician) (345 words)

	The Taj Mahal
		At the intersection of the canals, the shimmering waters of a wide ornamental pool reflect the vaporous silhouette of the Taj Mahal and the outline of the tall, elegant cypress trees, underlining the subtle symmetry of the whole.
		The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision, as was customary during the reign of Shah Jahan.
		For Havell, the Taj Mahal is India’s tribute to the grace of womanhood, the Venus de Milo of the East.
	www.islamicart.com /library/empires/india/taj_mahal.html (2651 words)

	Tajmahalindia.com -- A Tribute to India's Most Famous Architectural Wonder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		An ancedot says Taj Mahal was built over a period of twenty two years, however the fact is that, Taj took only eleven years to complete (1632-1643).
		The architect of the Taj Mahal was Ustad Ahmad, a native of Lahore who was awarded the title of "Nadir-ul Asr" (Wonder of the Age) by Shah Jahan.
		The Taj rises on a raised red sandstone platform at the southern end of a four-quartered garden, the model for this garden is the Mythical garden of Paradise, topped by a huge white marble terrace on which rests the famous dome flanked by four tapering minarets.
	www.tajmahalindia.com /html/tribute.htm (535 words)

	Taj Mahal, an historical perspective
		The Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India must be one of the most magnificent and wondrous monuments created by man. We have been there and regard it as literally breathtaking, being the most beautiful, astonishing and inspiring sights that we have had the privilege of beholding.
		Having buried Mumtaz in her mausoleum, the Taj Mahal, there is some evidence that he planned a mirror image of the white Taj across the other side of the river Jumna but one which would be built with fl marble.
		Leaving aside the hypothesis of the Black Mahal, the design of the Taj Mahal site and the inscriptions which adorn it are now considered to be quite significant in the context of his vainglory.
	www.envocare.co.uk /taj_mahal_history.htm (1447 words)

	The Urinals of Taj Mahal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Taj Mahal, one of the world's most famous landmarks, is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
		Taj Mahal, meaning "Crown Palace", was built as the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal, second wife of emperor Shah Jahan.
		Construction of the monument took 22 years and was completed in 1653; three and one half centuries later, Taj Mahal stands as a remarkable and beautiful piece of architectural history.
	www.urinal.net /taj_mahal (95 words)

	Manas: Culture, Architecture of India, Taj Mahal
		She married Shah Jahan in 1612 to become his second wife and inseparable companion, and died in childbirth at Burhanpur while on a campaign with her husband in 1629.
		As one might expect, numerous other legends are associated with the Taj Mahal: thus, according to one story, Shah Jahan desired to have another Taj built across the river, this one entirely in fl marble.
		The latest desecration of the monument took place, ironically, in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Indian independence, when the mediocre rock star Yanni, whose elevator music has attracted a world-wide audience, was allowed to give a live and certainly unprecedented performance at the Taj.
	www.sscnet.ucla.edu /southasia/Culture/Archit/TajM.html (875 words)

	Taj Mahal, Mausoleum of Mumtaz Mahal
		Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world, and some Western historians have noted that its architectural beauty has never been surpassed.
		Taj Mahal was built by a Muslim, Emperor Shah Jahan (died 1666 C.E.) in the memory of his dear wife and queen Mumtaz Mahal at Agra, India.
		Taj Mahal was constructed over a period of twenty-two years, employing twenty thousand workers.
	www.cyberistan.org /islamic/tajmahal.html (500 words)

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		The Taj Mahal was built by the fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
		The Taj Mahal was the outcome of the one of the four promises that Mumtaz Mahal extracted from Shah Jahan while she was alive.
	www.indiaprofile.com /monuments-temples/tajmahal.htm (946 words)

	mahal rugs MAHAL carpets MAHALLAT rugs Antique Mahal village Persain rugs Oldcarpet.com Information about oriental rugs ...
		This attribute derives from the unique position of the city of MAHALLAT, which is between the cities of ARAK and Delijan, on the path of the tribal people of southern IRAN.
		MAHAL (MAHALLAT) rugs and carpets come in different sizes, but the majority of them are mid-size (4 x 6 to 8 x 10 feet).
		Many MAHAL carpets have all-over scrolling vine and large palmetto designs-a pattern influenced by Shah Abbas period carpets and often referred to as such.
	www.oldcarpet.com /mahal.htm (450 words)

	Taj Mahal - A Tribute to Beauty
		Taj Mahal stands on the bank of River Yamuna, which otherwise serves as a wide moat defending the Great Red Fort of Agra, the center of the Mughal emperors until they moved their capital to Delhi in 1637.
		It was built by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in 1631 in memory of his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal, a Muslim Persian princess.
		When Mumtaz Mahal was still alive, she extracted four promises from the emperor: first, that he build the Taj; second, that he should marry again; third, that he be kind to their children; and fourth, that he visit the tomb on her death anniversary.
	www.angelfire.com /in/myindia/tajmahal.html (760 words)

	Was the Taj Mahal A Vedic Temple
		We have all heard how the Taj Mahal, which is considered one of the great wonders of the world, was built as the preeminent expression of a man's love for a wife.
		Some say the Taj Mahal pre-dates Shah Jahan by several centuries and was originally built as a Hindu or Vedic temple/palace complex.
		This article by P. Oak (from Pune, India) provides an overview of his research and lists his 109 proofs of how the Taj Mahal was a pre-existing Hindu temple palace, built not by Shah Jahan but originally at least 500 years earlier in 1155 AD by Raja Paramardi Dev as a Vedic temple.
	www.stephen-knapp.com /was_the_taj_mahal_a_vedic_temple.htm (1151 words)

	Taj Mahal
		Taj Mahal is often viewed as the eighth wonder of the world (Zahoor 1).
		Mumtaz Mahal married Shah Jehan in 1612 (Lashkari, "Crown" 1).
		Taj Mahal, "can be seen not only as a mausoleum for the empress but also as the glorious climax of Mughal architecture in India" (Ahmed 1).
	www.ccds.charlotte.nc.us /History/India/02/mauney/mauney.htm (1263 words)

	Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, Architecture of Jaipur, Jaipur Tour, Travel Packages of Jaipur.
		The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of the Wind is one landmark of Jaipur and a monument famous all over the world.
		The Hawa Mahal was an extension of the ladies chamber, zenana standing away from the main complex.
		Hawa Mahal, which is currently under the supervision of the State Archeological Department, provides the visitor with excellent views of the city.
	www.indiaprofile.com /monuments-temples/hawamahal.htm (592 words)

	The Taj Mahal
		Jehan as compared to that of Mumtaz Mahal which occupies the exact centre of the hall is enough proof into itself..
		Mahal's, is similar to that at the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, and thus should not be of any striking
		Mahal Was a Rajput Palace, fourth century Hindu rulers are given credit for its erection.
	www.liveindia.com /tajmahal/details.html (1318 words)

	Taj Mahal,Agra Tour,Taj Mahal Agra,Agra Tour Travel,Indian Taj Mahal,Taj Mahal Site,Taj Mahal India Tour Packages, Taj ...
		The Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, for his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal, is the finest example of Mughal architecture in India and a symbol of eternal love.
		The Taj Mahal in Agra, India, is a mesmerizing sight.
		The enchantingly beautiful Taj Mahal, a monument to love, has to be seen once in your lifetime, preferably in the company of a loved one.
	www.tajhub.com (173 words)

	Taj Mahal - World Heritage Site - Pictures, info and travel reports
		The Taj Mahal dates from the 17th century, as tomb for the favourite wife of Moghul-emperor Shah Jahan.
		The name Taj Mahal is derived from her nick-name Mumtaz Mahal: pearl or crown of the palace.
		I have been to the Taj Mahal and it was a beautiful experience ofcours in my country there are a lot of wonderful statues and buildings but my favorite is not the ones that are in Rome but The taj Mahal.
	www.worldheritagesite.org /sites/tajmahal.html (1824 words)

	Forgotten Wonders: Taj Mahal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Located at the city of Agra in the State of Uttar Pradesh, the Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful masterpieces of architecture in the world.
		Agra, situated about 200 km south of New Delhi, was the Capital of the Mughals (Moguls), the Muslim Emperors who ruled Northern India between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries.
		The architectural complex is comprised of five main elements: the Darwaza or main gateway, the Bageecha or garden, the Masjid or mosque, the Naqqar Khana or rest house, and the Rauza or the Taj Mahal mausoleum.
	ce.eng.usf.edu /pharos/wonders/Forgotten/tajmahal.html (471 words)

	CULTUREFOCUS: India photos. Varanasi, Taj Mahal and Khajuraho pictures. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		He ordered the construction of a white marble mausoleum for her that is often described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love.
		Completion of the Taj Mahal took over 20 years and involved a workforce of thousands including experts and craftsmen from India, Asia and Europe.
		After his death, he was entombed in the Taj Mahal next to her.
	www.culturefocus.com /india.htm (566 words)

	BBC - h2g2 - The Taj Mahal - A5220 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Taj Mahal, located near the Indian city of Agra, is one of the world's greatest architectural treasures.
		The almost supernatural beauty of the Taj Mahal and its grounds transcends culture and history, and speaks with a voice of its own to visitors from all over the world of feelings that are common to all humanity.
		He claims that the Taj Mahal is not Queen Mumtaz Mahal's tomb, but an ancient Hindu temple palace of Lord Shiva (then known as Tejo Mahalaya), worshipped by the Rajputs of Agra city.
	www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/alabaster/A5220 (1260 words)

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		This romantic monument houses the tombs of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal and is considered the supreme example of Mughal architecture in India.
		Built of white marble, the Taj Mahal Agra is surrounded by green gardens, waterways and fountains and the River Yamuna.
		The Taj Mahal Agra is a mesmerizing sight that must be seen on tours to Agra, India, with Taj Mahal Agra.
	www.tajmahalagra.com (194 words)

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		Taj Mahal - In the year 1607 when a prince of the royal Mughal household strolled down the Meena Bazaar, caught a glimpse of a girl hawking silk and glass beads.
		The Taj Mahal is the living symbol of the monumental passion of Shah Jahan and Arjumand Banu.
		Arjumand Banu alias Mumtaj Mahal, the royal consort of the emperor Shahjahan….it was in her sweet memory that the grief-stricken emperor built the Taj, the unrivalled epitome of love!
	taj-mahal.indiantravelportal.com (569 words)

	Journey Across Rajasthan tour package. Tour to Rajasthan and travel Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Thar Desert, Udaipur, Jaipur, ...
		The most striking sight is the stunning artistry of the five-storey facade of the Hawa Mahal, or Palace of the Winds, which is part of the City Palace complex which forms the heart of the old city.
		Agra, in the populous state of Uttar Pradesh, used to be the Capital of India during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries under Mughal rule.
		The Taj Mahal took over twenty years to build and twenty thousand people are said to have worked on its construction.
	www.wildspace.biz /rajasthan.htm (1505 words)

	n7w: Taj Mahal 2004
		The Taj Mahal is presently in the top seven of nominated wonders with more than 17 million votes already cast.
		Taj Mahal IMAX is scheduled for release in 2006 in up to 400 theatres worldwide and is expected to run for as long as 15 years.
		Just as the N7W hot air balloon flew over the Taj Mahal on December 1 2004 giving the celebrities, guests and invited media a rare opportunity to view the white marble mausoleum from the air, N7W is sponsoring a three-month-long programme of tourist balloon flights at the Taj Mahal this winter.
	www.new7wonders.com /tajmahal.php (425 words)

	Enhancing Taj Mahal grounds is aim of design by students, faculty
		The focus of the project is Taj National Park, an area that the Indian government hopes to develop on 340 acres of land opposite the Taj Mahal and across the Yamuna River.
		Completed in 1648, the Taj Mahal was built by the sixth Mughal emperor, Shah Jehan, as a mausoleum and monument to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
		Located directly across the river from the Taj Mahal, the gardens are considered to be an integral part of the proposed Taj National Park.
	www.news.uiuc.edu /gentips/00/09taj.html (553 words)

	Elite Hotels - Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel, Mysore (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		This is the Lalitha Mahal Palace, built by the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore to host his most important guest, the Viceroy of India.
		The Lalitha Mahal is now one of India's most opulent hotels, a palace hotel that offers an experience of princely living in a real Maharaja's palace.
		Set on a ridge commanding a panoramic view of the gently sloping and curving valley, at the foot of the Chamundi hill, this dream-like palace was built in the year 1931 for special guests of the Maharajas.
	www.theashokgroup.com /lalitha_hotels.htm (352 words)

	Taj Mahal
		Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal at Agra, India.
		Taj Mahal India - Located at Agra in Uttar Pradesh, the Taj Mahal is one of the most splendid masterpieces of architecture in the world.
		The architectural complex of the Taj Mahal comprises of five main elements: the Darwaza or main gateway, the Bageecha or garden, the Masjid or mosque, the Naqqar Khana or rest house, and the Rauza or the Taj Mahal mausoleum.
	www.indianchild.com /taj_mahal.htm (407 words)

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