THE CROWN JEWEL OF MUGHAL ARCHITECTURE: TAJ MAHAL

Mughal Imperial architecture reached its peak with the construction of Taj Mahal Complex, the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles. This research study is the continuation of the historical development of Islamic architecture in India by Mughal Imperial rule which was translated in to the creation of one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal.
The Book consists of 8 Chapters. Chapter 1 consists of Introduction. Chapter 2 consists of Historic Background of Taj Mahal, Chapter 3 Consists of the Creativity of Taj Mahal. Chapter 4 consists of Front-End Engineering of Taj Mahal includes: Introduction; The Site Layout of Taj Mahal Complex; Enabling Works; Construction Organization; and Considerations for Construction and Interment covering Foundation, Planning of Stages of Construction, Planning of Materials and logistic, Cost Planning, and Calligraphy Planning. Chapter 5 consists of The Architecture Of Taj Mahal Complex and includes: Introduction; Paradise Gardens; Mausoleums; Minarets; Symmetry And Hierarchy; Concepts, Symbolism And Interpretations; Building Material Used; and Components Of The Taj Mahal Complex covering: Mausoleum (Rauza-I-Munauwara), Mosque and Jawab, Taj Garden (Charbagh), Great Gate (Darwaza-I Rauza); Forecourt (Jilaukhana), and Waterworks
Chapter 6 consists of Construction of Taj Mahal Complex and includes: Construction of Mausoleum (Tomb); The Interior Decoration; The Exterior Decoration; Outlying Buildings; Construction of Taj Gardens; Caravanserai (Taj Ganji) And Bazaar; and Perimeter Walls & Ancillary Buildings. Chapter 7 consists of Conservation and Sustainability of Taj Mahal: The Challenge For Future Generations and includes: Introduction; Problems Identified; The Water Supply Position In The Eco-Sensitive Taj Trapezium Zone; Conservation Of Taj Mahal; Sustainability Of Taj Mahal For Tourism; Recommendation For Sustainability Of Taj Mahal And Agra Tourism; and Concluding Remarks. Chapter 8 consists of Summary and Conclusion. The Book is supported with Bibliography and references.