The Love That Never Ends Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal, one of the greatest monuments in the world which stands at the heart of India.It has a story that has touched the heart of millions of listeners since the Taj has been visible.A story that dates back to 1631 and it still continues to live on in the form of The Taj and is considered as an example of eternal love and how  a person can love another person so deeply .An English Poet, Sir Edwin Arnold best describes it not as a piece of architecture but the proud passion of the emperors love for her lover and wrought it in living stones.The Story is about The Emperor Shah Jahan and his dear wife Mumtaz Mahal.
The story began when the young prince was strolling around Meena Bazar, accompanied by a string of fawning  courtiers There Shah Jahan caught a glimpse of a girl hawking silk and glass beads.It was a feeling he had never gone through and love at first sight and the girl was Mumtaz Mahal.She was known as Arjunmand Banu Begum at that time.He was 14 years old then,

and she was a muslim Persian Princess,she was 15 then.After meeting her,Shah Jahan went back to his father and had talks about his marriage with Mumtaz.The match was solemnized after five years in the year 1612. Shah Jahan was born in the year 1952. Shah Jahan, initially named Prince Khurram, was born in the year 1592. He was the son of Jehangir, the fourth Mughal emperor of India and the grandson of Akbar the Great. Shan Jahan was entrusted with the royal seat  in the year 1628.He also bestowed the title of Mumtaz Mahal i.e “Jewel of the Palace. She was one of the favourite and shared a  special bond with Mumtaz Mahal even though he had other wives.She use to accompany wherever he went and even on military campaigns  as they were inseparable.In the year 1631, Mumtaz Passed away when she was giving birth to their 14^th child, she died due to some serious complications. While she was breathing her last breath.Shah Jahan promised her that he would never remarry and will build the richest mausoleum over her grave.
Shah Jahan was so heartbroken that he ordered the court into mourning for two years.Sometimes after her death,Shan Jahan Started erecting the most beautiful monument in the memory of her beloved wife.It took 22,000 workers and 22 years to complete this beautiful piece of art.Shah Jahm passed away in the year 1666 and his body was placed right next to the tomb of muntaz.It now counts amongst the Seven Wonders of the world and  a true art and beauty of True love and what that Taj stands for.It is located in Agra just a few hours drive from New Delhi.Visit our website for tours to

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