The Taj Mahal Ranks 1st in New 7 Wonders of the World

The Taj Mahal Ranks 1st in New 7 Wonders of the World

The Taj Mahal is ranked top in the New Seven Wonders of The World (2015). It is overlooking at River Yamuna in Agra city of Uttar Pradesh. Spreading in 42-acre, it epitomizes the true and profound love between Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his spouse Mumtaz Mahal. It registers the footfall of around 7 to 8 million tourists every year. Ustad Ahmad Lahauri deployed 20,000 artisans in 1632 for its construction which completed in 1653. It contains the mausoleum of both lovers in the center. But their actual graves lie in the lower level of this monument. This ivory marble work is of premier class that employed Mughal as well as Persian architecture to create this jewel-like masterpiece. UNESCO inherited it in 1983 for conserving and taking care of its revamping. Its intricate jali inlays, Pietru Jali, calligraphy of Persian poems on walls, vaulted archways, semi-circled domes, finial, frame of four minarets and sarcophagi are worthy to be watched. It is easily accessible by road, rail and airways. Tourists hit this place throughout the year as it is open for them for all days. And if you want to go and see The Taj Mahal than you can avail the best agra tour packages at affordable price with northindiaexcursions.com