Taj Mahal As we all know, Agra Taj Mahal is a world-famous place, where the British come from far and wide to visit. Agra Taj Mahal is situated in a city called Agra on the banks of river Yamuna. The Taj was built by a Mughal ruler named Emperor Shah Jahan. He built this palace in memory of his wife Mumtaz. Its construction started in 1632 and it took about 22 years to complete.
Some special things about Taj Mahal
- Changing colour of marble
The marble used in making Taj Mahal keeps changing its colour according to sunlight. This marble turns light pink in the morning, white in the afternoon and golden in the evening.
- Architecture
Taj Mahal is the best example of Mughal architecture, this building is a combination of Persian, Turkish and Indian designs. It has a dome and minarets at four corners.
- Dome
This dome of Taj was 35 meters (115 feet) high and there is a small urn on it and amazing architecture has been used inside this dome as well.
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Taj Mahal was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, which shows the importance of the architecture done in it and its historicity.
Stories and tales related to Taj Mahal
There are many old stories related to Taj Mahal, one of which is that Shah Jahan got the hands of the workers working in it cut off as soon as the construction of Taj was completed so that no one could get such a beautiful building constructed by them.
Agra Fort to Taj Mahal Distance
The Distance of Taj Mahal from Agra Fort is not much, the distance between them is about 2.6 kilometres. You can also go to Taj Mahal from Agra Fort by walking, auto rickshaw and taxi etc. It takes 5 to 10 minutes to travel by road, but it also depends on the traffic on the road.
Agra Station to Taj Mahal Distance
Agra Station to Taj Mahal Distance is about 3.5 km to 4.5 km. Auto rickshaws and taxis are available to take you to Taj, which drops you at Taj at intervals of 5 to 10 minutes, but this time also depends on the traffic.
Taj Mahal Timings
Generally, the timings of Taj are as follows:-
Time: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
Days: Daily, except Fridays.
Friday: Taj is closed on Fridays because on that day Taj Mahal is kept closed for Jumme ki Namaaz.
But whenever you think of going to Taj, do not forget to confirm the latest information from the official website of Taj Mahal or the concerned officer.
Best Tourist Places Near Taj Mahal
1. Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daula:
This tomb is also known as “Baby Taj”. According to history, this tomb was constructed by Noor Jahan Begum for her father’s tomb. White marble has been used in the construction of this tomb and stone inlay work can be seen. You will find many beautiful gardens around it, which add to its beauty.
2. Fatehpur Sikri:
Fatehpur Sikri is located at a distance of about 40 kilometres from Agra, it is also under the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Mughal Emperor Akbar constructed it in the sixteenth century. Some of the major Places to Visit here are Jama Masjid, Kirmari Masjid and Buland Darwaza.
3. Jama Masjid:
Jama Masjid, this mosque is located in the heart of Agra, this mosque was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, this mosque is one of the largest mosques in India. Red sandstone and white marble were used to build it. Jama Masjid is very important for Muslims from religious and cultural point of view.
4. Akbar’s Tomb:
Akbar’s Tomb is located in a place called Sikandra in Agra, Mughal emperor Akbar rested in this tomb during his last days. There is a huge garden around this tomb in the middle of which it has been built. This tomb shows the importance of Akbar’s reign.
