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The asymmetric Taj Mahal myth is related to the placing of Shah Jahan's cenotaph. The position of his cenotaph is such that it looks offset from center. The legend of the asymmetric Taj goes on to state that the cenotaph was added to the monument, after the death of Shah Jahan by his son Aurangzeb. It is said that he deliberately placed Shah Jahan's cenotaph in the Taj Mahal, instead of constructing a separate mausoleum. This was done to destroy the symmetry of the Taj Mahal design. To know more about "why is Taj Mahal asymmetric", read the following lines… The holy book of Kuran denounces any type of unnecessary display in the life of a Muslim and especially at the time of death. It is believed that Aurangzeb was a highly religious man and following the holy book, he also disapproved of all kinds of showiness. Therefore, he didn't approve of the Taj Mahal, which Shah Jahan had built in remembrance of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. So, he buried his fa...

       North India tour provides you a wonderful opportunity to explore some of top tourist destinations of India. There are many popular tourist destinations in northern India appealing tourists and vacationers from all over the world. Jaipur, Agra, Delhi, Varanasi, Kashmir, etc are popular tourist places in northern India. Jaipur - The Pink City of India Jaipur is one of the most popular tourist places of India appealing tourist through out the entire globe. Famously known as the Pink City of India it is the state capital of Rajasthan. There are a number of tourist attractions in this beautiful city. City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar are icons or major landmarks of Jaipur city. City Palace is a beautiful palace complex housing many palatial palaces and terrific temples with gardens and courtyards. The terrific Govind Devji Temple is located inside the City Palace Complex. Laxmi Narayan Temple, Swami Narayan Temple, Moti Dungri, Albert Hall Museum, Am...

Fallow us     Twitter        Fallow us   Facebook North India attracts tourists and vacationists from all over the world. The region is full of tourist attractions and travel circuits. Golden triangle is one of the most preferred tourist circuits in northern India. This deserving travel circuit covers three major cities and tourist places of India. They are Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. New Delhi is the national capital of the Republic of India. It is perhaps the most visited tourist places in northern India. There are many good reasons to visit this historic and historical city. The city mesmerizes the world with its unique combination of ancient charm and modern world charm. It is home to three UNESCO world heritage sites - Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar. Also kno wn as the Lal Quila, the Red Fort is one of the most opulent mughal monuments in the country. The Qutub Minar is the longest brick minaret in the world. Humayun’s Tomb is...

Mumtaz Mahal was the focal accomplice of the Mughal head Shah Jahan. Anyway, Mumtaz's residency was short-lived, she had a brilliant master life as she had full oversight over Emperor Shah Jahan's decisions, so much that he would even vindicate foes and assuage capital disciplines at the ruler's intervention. Mumtaz impacted the issues of the state as she filled in as the sovereign's fundamental specialist. She was also Shah Jahan's trusted countryman and would routinely go with his escort, ignoring her progressive pregnancies. You also like to Read:- About Taj Mahal History Mumtaz's own life was one of happiness as she was the most unquestionable among the sovereign's life partners. Since Shah Jahan was absolutely blasted with Mumtaz Mahal, he contributed basically the aggregate of his energy with her, thoroughly ignoring his other two life partners at the same time. From now on, Mumtaz participated in the heavenliness of the Mughal Empire unbounded. In any...

Fallow us     Twitter        Fallow us   Facebook                        The exterior decorations of the Taj Mahal are among the finest in Mughal architecture. As the surface area changes the decorations are refined proportionally. The deco rative elements were created by applying paint, stucco, stone inlays, or carvings. In line with the Islamic prohibition against the use of anthropomorphic forms, the decorative elements can be grouped into either calligraphy, abstract forms or vegetative motifs. All beautyful inlay work in Taj mahal is noteble' Craftsmen use simple peice of stone ( Zems) and created into followers,stems,leaves and buds. set io marble and fix it. Callig raphy The calligraphy was created by a calligrapher named Abd ul-Haq, in 1609. Shah Jahan conferred the title of "Amanat Khan" upon him as a reward for his "dazzling virtuosity". Near the lines from the Qur'a...

The Indian Rebellion of 1857 began as a mutiny of sepoys of the British East India Company's army on 10 May 1857, in the town of Meerut, and soon erupted into other mutinies and civilian rebellions largely in the upper Gangetic plain and central India, with the major hostilities confined to present-day Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, northern Madhya Pradesh, and the Delhi region. The rebellion posed a considerable threat to Company power in that region,and it was contained only with the fall of Gwalior on 20 June 1858. The rebellion is also known as India's First War of I ndependence, the Great Rebellion, the Indian Mutiny, the Revolt of 1857, the Uprising of 1857, the Sepoy Rebellion and the Sepoy Mutiny. Other regions of Company-controlled India—Bengal province, the Bombay Presidency, and the Madras Presidency—remained largely calm.In Punjab, the Sikh princes backed the Company by providing both sold iers and support. The large princely states, Hyderabad, Mysore,...

Fallow us     Twitter        Fallow us   Facebook              Bharatpur has not that much of rich heritage sites, architecturally or even, commercially like the other cities of Rajasthan. But it is the home of more than 380 species of beautiful feathered birds, and this is the reason why visitors want to visit this place time and again. It is situated in the eastern part Rajasthan of India and significant for Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary . The best season to visit is October to February. Here, mainly Hindi and English are spoken. Distance from Agra is 56 km and from New Delhi is 215 km. Brij Festival is the most colorful festival of Bharatpur. It is celebrated prior to the festival of Holi, which marks the beginning of the spring season and end of winters and thus, falls mostly in March.               The villagers wear traditional costumes that are dyed in bright v...