TAJ MAHAL THE STORY OF A WONDER OF THE WORLD

<p>Description</p><p>In 1631 the empress Mumtaz Mahal died at childbirth leaving her husband</p><p>the mighty emperor Shah Jahan soaked in grief. Out of this sadness was born</p><p>the idea of building a unique mausoleum or resting place for Mumtaz Mahal.</p><p>The Taj Mahal went on to be considered the most beautiful building in the</p><p>world. It symbolised Shah Jahan's love for his wife and was a statement of</p><p>Mughal power and splendour.</p><p>In Taj Mahal Tilottama Shome an architect herself by training lucidly narrates the</p><p>story of the Mughal dynasty and how the Taj Mahal came to be built. Accompanied</p><p>by detailed plans maps illustrations and photographs it explains how the Taj was</p><p>designed the deep symbols that lie hidden everywhere in its plan and the stories</p><p>of the people who built it-from a mighty emperor to renowned architects to the</p><p>humble stoneworkers and masons who worked on it for years.</p><p>As wonderful as it is moving this beautifully designed book will educate</p><p>young readers on their heritage as well as inspire them to create and</p><p>appreciate beauty for themselves.</p><p>Forthcoming in the Magnificent Monuments of India series: The Kailash</p><p>Temple at Ellora</p><p><br></p>