Easily one of the most beautiful structures in the world, the Taj Mahal was completed in 1653 to honor Shah Jahan's favorite wife Mumtaz-i-Mahal (“Taj Mahal”). Before she died, Mumtaz-i-Mahal asked Shah Jahan one thing: “that he will build [the] world's most beautiful monument in her memory”(“History of Taj Mahal”). After twenty years, this wish finally came true. The Taj Mahal is 120 feet tall and made from white marble (“Taj Mahal”). It is a masterpiece because of its perfectly symmetrical construction. Today, the Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and it is no surprise why it would be on the list. An estimated two to four million people visit the Taj Mahal each year to witness the fascinating structure (“Taj Mahal”).
The Taj Mahal is a majestic work of art that is incredible because it was built for someone who died, and if the Taj Mahal reflects what Shah Jahan thought of his wife, then he probably thought of her as perfect.This grandiose structure captures the love Shah Jahan had for his wife because of the intricate design and the enormous size of the structure. It goes with the theme Honoring the Dead because of how much the living want to honor their loved ones who have passed. However, in contrast to the Great Pyramid of Giza, there is a lot of detail in the Taj Mahal, and this is similar to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
History of Taj Mahal. 1 May. 2011. <http://www.tajmahal.org.uk/history.html>
“Taj Mahal.” The World Book Encyclopedia. 1969.
“Taj Mahal.” Wikipedia. 1 May 2011. Wikimadeia Foundation. 2 May 2011 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal>
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