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Construction Of Taj Mahal

       Taj Mahal was built by a muslim, Emperor Shah Jahan(died 1666 C.E.) in the memory of his dear wife and queen Mumtaz Mahal at Agra, India. It is an “elegy in marble” or some say an expression of a “dream.” Taj Mahal(meaning Crown Palace) is a Mausoleum that houses the grave of queen Mumtaz Mahal at the lower chamber. The grave of Shah Jahan was added to it later. The queen’s real name Arjumand Banu. In the tradition of the Mughal’s, important ladies of the royal family were given another name at their marriage or at some other significant event in their lives, and that new name was commonly used by the public. Shah Jahan’s real was Shahab-ud-din, and he was known as Prince Khurram before ascending to the throne in 1628.

      Taj Mahal was constructed over a period of twenty-two years, employing twenty thousand workers. It was completed in 1648 C.E. at a cost of 32 million rupees. The construction documents show that it’s master architect was Ustad ‘Isa, the renowned islamic architect of his time. The documents contain names of those employed and the inventory of construction materials and the origin. Expert craftsmen from Delhi, Qannauj, Lahore, and Multan were employed. In addition, many renowned Muslim craftsman from Baghdad, Shiraz and Bukhara worked on many specialized tasks.

The minarets have an octagonal base and cylindrical body tapering to an eight-sided open pavilion. The body of the minarets is sectioned by three balconies which create shadows and interesting an otherwise plain design. An exquisite band of marble inlay. And geometric patterns sporting the chevron design encircle the minaret below the top balcony. The summit of the gold gilded finial perched on the top of the dome of the Taj Mahal reaches two hundred and twenty feet(67 meters) above the ground. At the top sits a lotus bud and under this is a water pot. This arrangement was adapted to the Islamic domain fromthe 12^th century. It’s function is purely decorative, accompanying the form of the dome.

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Taj Mahal di bangun oleh seorang Muslim yaitu Raja Shah Jahan (meninggal !666 Mahesi) untuk mengenang istri tercinta Ratu Mumtaz Mahal di Agra,India.Taj Mahal (yang berarti Crown Palace) adalah Mausoleum yang dibuat untuk makam ratu Mumtaz Mahal bersebelahan dengan makam Shah ahan.Nama asli sang ratu adalah Arjumand Banu. Dalam tradisi Mughal, wanita penting dari keluarga kerajaan diberi nama lain di pernikahan mereka, dengan nama baru yang biasa digunakan oleh masyarakat. Nama asli Shah Jahan adalah Shahab-ud-din, dan ia dikenal sebagai Pangeran Khurram sebelum naik tahta pada tahun 1628.

Taj Mahal dibangun selama dua puluh dua tahun, mempekerjakan dua puluh ribu pekerja. Itu selesai pada 1648 Masehi dengan biaya 32 juta rupee. Dokumen konstruksi menunjukkan bahwa itu master arsitek adalah Ustad 'Isa, arsitek islamic terkenal pada zamannya. Dokumen berisi nama dari mereka yang bekerja dan bahan konstruksi inventaris dan asal. pengrajin ahli dari Delhi, Qannauj, Lahore, dan Multan dipekerjakan. Selain itu, banyak pengrajin Muslim terkenal dari Baghdad, Shiraz dan Bukhara bekerja pada banyak tugas-tugas khusus.

Menara memiliki basis segi delapan dan tubuh silindris meruncing ke paviliun terbuka delapan sisi. Tubuh menara yang dipotong oleh tiga balkon yang menciptakan bayangan dan interestin desain dinyatakan polos. Band indah dari inlay marmer. Dan pola geometris olahraga desain chevron mengelilingi menara bawah balkon atas. Puncak yang finial berlapis emas emas bertengger di atas kubah Taj Mahal mencapai dua ratus dua puluh kaki (67 meter) di atas tanah. Di bagian atas duduk kuncup teratai dan di bawah ini adalah pot air. pengaturan ini diadaptasi ke domain Islam dari abad ke-12. Ini fungsi murni dekoratif, yang menyertai bentuk kubah.

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1. What is the main topic of this article ?

Ø  The main topic is about of this article about Construction of Taj Mahal.

2. Where was the project being?

Ø  This project held in Agra, India

3. Who is the architect of Taj Mahal?

Ø   Architect’s name is Ustad Isa

4. Why did Shah Jahan decide to built the Taj Mahal?

Ø  Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal to remember their love story.

5. When was the construction of Taj Mahal finished?

Ø   Project was finished in 1648 C.E.

6. How was the shadow created?

Ø  The shadow was created by from the body of the minarets is sectioned by three balconies.

VERBAL SENTENCES ( PAST TENSES )

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1. Taj Mahal was construced over period of twenty two years employing

twenty thousand workes

2. It was completed in 1648 .C.E. at a cost of 32 million rupees
3. The taj mahal reaches two hundred and twenty feet(67 meters) above the ground

4. Taj Mahal was built by a  muslim,Emperor Shah Jahan(died 1666 C.E.) in  the memory of his dear wife

NOMINAL SENTENCES (PAST TENSE)

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1. It is an “elegy in marble” or some say an expression of a “dream.”
2. Taj Mahal is a Mausoleum that house the grave of queen Mumtaz Mahal at the lower camber.
3. The queen’s real name Arjumand Banu.
4. Shah Jahan is real was Shabab-ud-din,and he was known as Prince Khurram before ascending ti the throne in 1628.
5. In the memory of his dear wife and queen Mumtaz Mahal at Agra,India.

PASSIVE AND ACTIVE

PASSIVE

1. A muslim build the Taj Mahal
2. Twenty thousand workers employed the Taj mahal was constructed over a period of twenty-two years.
3. Before ascending was The throne in 1628 known as prince khurram
4. The minaret is geometric pattern sporting the chevron design encircle

ACTIVE

1. Taj Mahal was built by a muslim,
2. Taj Mahal was constructed over a period of twenty-two years, employing twenty thousand workers
3. He was known as prince khurram before ascending to the throne in 1628.
4. Geometric patterns sporting the chevron design encirlcle the minaret