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Introduction-
“A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” – Keats
Historical places have special attention for mankind, for they teach us while they amuse us. They present before us a past glory and an artistic sense.
In our country, there are several cities, famous for historic buildings. Agra is at the Top. It is famous for the Taj Mahal. Once I with three of my friends decided to see the Taj at Agra. The next morning we reached the station. The train to Agra was to leave at 8:00 a.m.
Our Plan to Visit Taj Mahal-
There was a great rush on the platform. Vendors were selling hot tea and biscuits. Passengers were talking, gossiping, and laughing. Just then a bell rang and the train arrived. All the compartments were packed. Somehow we got good seats. After a couple of minutes, the engine whistled and the train started. In two hours we reached Raja-ki-Mandi station, from where we hired a tonga and reached the Taj.
We purchased our tickets and entered through the main gate. There we saw two grand lawns. In between them, there was a long passage. We crossed the passage and saw the main building.
Description of the Historical Building-
It was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved queen, whose name was Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj is named after her name. The Taj Mahal is one of the best buildings in the world. It is a masterpiece of art and architecture. It stands in Agra on the right bank of the Jamuna. It is made of white Marble. It is built on a red platform. On each corner of it, there is a tall minaret. Its perfect proportions and exquisite craftsmanship have been described as a vision, a dream, a wonder, and have an excellent beauty.
All 28 types of precious and semi-precious stones were used in its construction. The marble was brought from Rajasthan, the jasper from Punjab, the jade and crystal from China, the turquoise from Tibet, the lapis from Afghanistan, the sapphire from Sri Lanka, and the carnelian came from Arabia.
This sublime garden tomb, an image of Paradise’s Islamic garden cost nearly 32 million rupees and 5 kilos of gold, about 20,000 workers and 1000 elephants labored for 22 years to complete it in 1643. On account of the beauty of grandeur, it is called one of the ‘seven wonders of the world‘. There are several fountains, many green lawns with cypress trees, and all kinds of bright flowers. On the gate of the main building, the verses from the holy Quaran are engraved.
Inside the Tomb-
Inside the tomb, there are four graves- two in the upper storey information in the upper storey and two in the lower one. The graves in the lower storey are real. Though the Taj looks very attractive during the day, it seems to be a palace of silver at night in the light of the full moon and fountain.
Conclusion-
After spending five hours there, we returned by bus. All of us were immensely pleased to see it and wished to say it again. It was really an awesome journey.
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