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Taj Mahal, the undisputed architectural wonder of India,
is known worldwide for its grandeur and magnificence.
Its unmatched and unsurpassed beauty has drawn attention
of many tourists. This historical and heritage site
of India has a hypnotic charm which very much exudes
from its beautiful architecture, majestic vicinity and
of course the legend attached to it. The lush garden
and the baronial marble structure of Taj immortalize
the love story of Shahjahan- the fifth Mughal emperor
and his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. This more than 350
years old structure till today carries the romantic
aura around and spellbound its visitors. However, of
the various things of Taj Mahal, put together to account
for its unblemished beauty, the Taj Mahal Pietra Dura
Inlay work plays a very vital role.
Pietra Dura or Inlay work is an art that had performed
an important role in exalting the Mughal structures
in India. And this fact is very well entailed in the
incomparable beauty of Taj Mahal. With the use of this
art known as Pietra Dura or Inlay work, fine precious
and semi-precious stone pieces were set on massive marble
surface to beautify Taj Mahal. Some believe that these
wonderfully decorated pieces of marble has added a unique
value whereby one can imagine how Shah Jahan would have
ideated to adorn his wife Arjumand Bano Begum, popularly
known as Mumtaz Mahal in bridal make-up.
Taj Mahal Pietra Dura Inlay work can be seen in its
crypt and the cenotaphs. To fashion blooms of fuchsias,
lily, honeysuckle and others, 35 different types of
precious stones have been used. These included turquoise,
jade, agate, coral, lapis Lazuli, onyx, bloodstone,
cornelian, jasper, garnet and malachite. Besides, the
eastern and western sides of Mumtaz's grave in the crypts
are decorated with ninety-nine names of Allah.
For Taj Mahal Pietra Dura Inlay work and other architecture-related
work, skillful craftsmen were selected who knew the
intricacy of their art very well. Even though, it is
believed that they took 22 years to realize the enormous
vision of the emperor.
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