Agra | 22.02.2020 | 03:00 pm ~ 05:00 pm

Taj Mahal: The Monument of Love

About the walk

This event is ticketed.

Constructed over a 20-year period, between 1632-1653, on the southern bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, “Taj Mahal”, the famed complex is one of the most outstanding examples of Mughal architecture, which combined Indian, Persian and Islamic influences. Commissioned by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, “Taj Mahal”, is not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passions of an emperor’s love wrought in living stones. This enormous monument was dedicated to emperor’s beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. But despite its iconic stature, much of its history is still shrouded in mystery. Having its associations to devotion and ardour, the Taj was also a source of propaganda. The complex’s ordered symmetry symbolizes absolute power—the perfection of Mughal leadership and its grand scale and extravagance only brought glory to Shah Jahan’s reign.
Join us on this heritage tour, to gain a spiritual experience at Taj Mahal with its serene sunset view from the near Charbagh complex- Mehtab Bagh.

Meeting Time
02:45 pm
Event Date
Event Time
03:00 pm ~ 05:00 pm

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About the walk

This event is ticketed.

Constructed over a 20-year period, between 1632-1653, on the southern bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, “Taj Mahal”, the famed complex is one of the most outstanding examples of Mughal architecture, which combined Indian, Persian and Islamic influences. Commissioned by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, “Taj Mahal”, is not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passions of an emperor’s love wrought in living stones. This enormous monument was dedicated to emperor’s beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. But despite its iconic stature, much of its history is still shrouded in mystery. Having its associations to devotion and ardour, the Taj was also a source of propaganda. The complex’s ordered symmetry symbolizes absolute power—the perfection of Mughal leadership and its grand scale and extravagance only brought glory to Shah Jahan’s reign.
Join us on this heritage tour, to gain a spiritual experience at Taj Mahal with its serene sunset view from the near Charbagh complex- Mehtab Bagh.

Led By

Shivani Gupta

Meeting Time

02:45 PM

Meeting point

Taj Mahal Western gate

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

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Email: ihw@sahapedia.org

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Please Note

● Mandatory registration closes after 25 entries.
● You may carry your cameras and notebooks.
● The fee for monument ticket and photography to be borne by the participant.
● Parking available near the complex.
● Wear comfortable shoes and carry water.