Essays Tagged: "Taj Mahal"

Air Pollution

nd other trees wither and die (Gay 26). Acid rain also destroys world-famous structures such as the Taj Mahal, the Statue of Liberty, the Parthenon, and ancient Mayan ruins (Gay 26). Fresh paint on bu ...

(4 pages) 203 1 1.9 Jan/1997

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

Islam and Architecture.

uctural (load-bearing) and those that are ornamental (non-load-bearing). (IAAO Islamic Architecture)Taj Mahal is a very good example of this explanation. The sense of continuous space created through ... of continuous space created through the multiplication of patterns and other elements characterizes Taj Mahal, whose arches and squinches are created for both structural and decorative purposes.Callig ...

(7 pages) 215 0 4.7 Jan/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Works of Art

India

of the north India are some of the finest Muslim-inspired buildings in the world, including Agra's Taj Mahal.Come and discover yourself - The Destination That Has It All -Explore the modern cities th ...

(1 pages) 56 2 3.9 Jul/2004

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays > Travel Descriptions

The last few days of Shah Jahan's life - a hypothetical situation

ee Mumtaz's tomb. How I wish she were alive! But, now she is in that lovely white palace I see. The Taj Mahal , her eternal resting place. When will I join her? When will this ordeal end?My thoughts a ... in by the guard. A meal of stewed peas awaits me. However, I am not hungry. My gaze returns to the Taj Mahal as it basks in the beams of the sun.I remember the looks on the faces of my courtiers. The ...

(2 pages) 25 0 3.5 Oct/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

History on the Taj Mahal

The Taj MahalFor many years, the Taj Mahal has inspired many people. It was one of the most immaculate a ... witness this ultimate memorial and few have been unmoved by its unmatched beauty. Not only was the Taj Mahal a symbol of Shah Jahan's love for his wife, it also encompassed a design combing different ... ultures and was built with a sophistication unknown to the period.Persian for crown and palace, the Taj Mahal was built for the wife of Shah Jahan to memoralize her. Jahan's wife, Mumtaz Mahal, transl ...

(2 pages) 48 1 4.3 Aug/2006

Subjects: History Term Papers > Asian History

TAJ Group of Hotels

ary experience in hospitality.It began on December 16, 1903, when Jamshetji Nusserwanji Tata opened Taj's first hotel, the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai. This grand hotel epitomized a philosoph ... a memorable one.A part of the Tata Group of companies www.tata.com, India's premier business house, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces comprises 57 hotels in 40 locations across India with an additional 1 ...

(21 pages) 109 0 1.8 Sep/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

How Was Roman Architecture More Alborate Than The

ding. In India the arch was used quite often in mosques. One great example of domes in India is the Taj Mahal. Used as a buririal site for a great kings wife, the Taj Mahal consists of an enormous vau ... s. The effect would simply not be the same. Not only do the numerous arches lining the walls of the Taj Mahal add aesthetic value to the monument but help provide support for the massive vaulted "onio ...

(5 pages) 47 1 2.3 Feb/2008

Subjects: Art Essays > Artists

Taj Mahal - A Love Story

when I can finally be free of this life and be with my Mumtaz again. I spend my time gazing at the Taj Mahal which contains the mortal remains of my beloved Mumtaz Mahal.1657 was not a good year for ... and continued for several more decades - maybe even for centuries.I look at the moving view of the Taj from this octagonal tower in the Agra Fort, where I am held captive. Just gazing at its beauty k ...

(4 pages) 30 1 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Traditions and Encounters Chapter 28 The Islamic Empires outline

Chapter 28 The Islamic Empiresthe Taj Mahal was tomb built for emperor Shan Jahan’s wife in 1649the Peacock throne was unbelievab ... pur Sikri whose lavish city incorporated Islamic & Hindu elementmost famous Mughal monument was Taj Mahal which emperor Shah Jahan created for his wife’s tombhis son was Aurangzeb who made Sh ...

(6 pages) 27 0 0.0 Feb/2009

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History

Breakthroughs

lead to "breakthroughs" in making creative sculptures such as the C.N. Tower, Eiffel tower, and the Taj Mahal.Contrarily, Thomas Kuhn states that we learn more from "breakthroughs" than accepted conve ...

(6 pages) 14 0 5.0 Feb/2010

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

Diary of an outsider

short. Here are my impressions of the two cities I visited:AgraAgra is known for being home to the Taj Mahal, the best known Indian landmark. We drove for 6 hours to Agra just to see the Taj. It is a ...

(5 pages) 0 0 0.0 May/2014

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays > Travel Descriptions

product brief

PRODUCT BRIEFTaj marbles and tiles has grown to be a national leader in the production of cultured marbles, grani ... ial use. Each piece is individually inspected to meet our strict standards.MARKETING BRIEFBackgroundTaj marbles and tiles has grown to be a national leader in the production of cultured marbles, grani ... rket.The growing rate of construction may increase the demand for marbles and tiles. So that is why taj marbles is planning to expand their production capacity to meet future demands and also increase ...

(5 pages) 2 0 0.0 Oct/2014

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers