Tourists have their pictures taken at the taj mahal in agra.
Marble used in the taj mahal.
Precious stone and marble are used in taj mahal.
Today its stunning architecture has made it one of the most iconic monuments in the world.
It is mined in the town of makrana in rajasthan india and was used in the construction of several iconic monuments such as the taj mahal in agra and the victoria memorial in kolkata the makrana marble is listed as a global heritage stone resource by international union of geological sciences.
Makrana marble is a type of white marble popular for use in sculpture and building decor.
As india s monument to love re opened on monday after a six month hiatus special rules were introduced including no touching the white marble walls of the mausoleum.
Taj mahal s reopening to give agra s marble trade a new lease of life marble traders in agra had taken a huge hit during the lockdown amid the covid 9 pandemic that stopped tourist traffic and.
It is widely considered to be one of the greatest architectural masterpieces in the world and is listed as one of the new seven wonders of the world.
The complex houses the tombs of shah jahan and one of his wives known as mumtaz mahal.
The taj mahal is a beautiful white marble mausoleum in the city of agra india.
From princess diana to president trump everyone wants to visit the taj mahal but in the middle of a global pandemic the bucket list experience is just a little less special.
It also houses the tomb of.
Crown of the palace taːdʒ ˈmɛːɦ ə l is an ivory white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river yamuna in the indian city of agra it was commissioned in 1632 by the mughal emperor shah jahan reigned from 1628 to 1658 to house the tomb of his favourite wife mumtaz mahal.
Mumbai sept 22 from princess diana to president trump everyone wants to visit the taj mahal but in the middle of a global pandemic the bucket list experience is just a little less special.
Every year the taj mahal receives visits from between four and six million tourists from all over the world.