The History of the Taj Mahal World Famous Landmarks in India

The history of the Taj Mahal Famous World Landmarks in India

We know worldwide for its beauty and symmetry the Taj Mahal is the most famous landmark in India. Located near the city of Agra. The Taj Mahal attracts millions of visitors each year who come to see its beauty and remember the romantic story of its origins.

The Taj Mahal. Its name is Persian for Crown of palaces is an elaborate mausoleum or tomb. It was built more than 350 years ago by Emperor Shah Jahan of India as a memorial for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal who had died. Shah Jahan met his future wife when he was 15 years old and she was 14. Although they were not married until five years later in 16 twelve. Their marriage was a happy one as the two loved each other and were good friends as well. Shah Jahan gave his wife the title Mumtaz Mahal which means chosen one of the palaces. And together they had 14 children. It was while giving birth to her final child and 1631 that Mumtaz Mahal died. Shah Jahan was heartbroken and decided to build a memorial for his beloved wife in Agra. On the banks of the human river. Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632. It was an immense project. More than 20000 workers were involved and materials were transported by more than a thousand elephants. The style of the buildings was inspired by Persian Islamic and Indian architecture. The tomb was finished with huge slabs of white marble and decorated with many precious and say my precious stones. Elaborate patterns of tile and even poems were written on the walls and careful calligraphy decorated nearly every surface. The tomb took about 12 years to build but the work was not over yet. The Tomb itself is only part of a much larger complex and is surrounded by elaborate gardens with pathways and pools of water that are positioned to catch beautiful reflections. There are also minarets a mosque and a gateway. Construction of the rest of the complex took an additional 10 years meaning that the entire project took 22 years to build. The cost is estimated to have been 32 million Indian rupees equivalent of about eight hundred and twenty-seven millions US. dollars today.

It is said that Shah Jahan planned to build a second Taj Mahal across the river from the first made completely of black marble as his own tomb. But when his son overthrew him and rose to power the plans were discarded. Whether this is true or not it is probably true that Shah Jahan did not plan to be buried in the Taj Mahal with his wife. But that is where his son buried him when he died. A slightly larger tomb for Shah Jahan was added next to Mumtaz smiles. The only place in the tomb that the cemetery is broken. Shah Jahan and his queen are not actually buried in the tombs that are on display.

Those are empty. Instead, their bodies are buried beneath the Taj Mahal.

Through the centuries the Taj Mahal has survived. It has been described as poetry and stone and a teardrop on the cheek of time and has been designated a World Heritage site for being the jewel of Muslim art in India and a universally admired masterpiece. It is a symbol of India and one of the most famous landmarks in the world. As well as an enduring symbol of a love that was meant to last forever. I hope you enjoyed learning about the Taj Mahal today. Goodbye till next time.

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16 Most Dangerous Roads In The World

Most dangerous roads in the world.

1: Zoji La, India

This is an incredibly narrow road in India. It is five and a half miles long and it connects Ladakh and Kashmir. Not only is the road used by cars it's not uncommon for the road to be blocked by livestock as well. If you're driving down this dangerous roadway and there is livestock all over the road it would be impossible to turn around because the roads are too narrow. You would need to sit and wait until the livestock leaves the area. Not only is the road dangerous. It can also be frustrating.

2: Transfagarasan, Romania

Romania's Carpathian Mountains there is a road that stretches halfway up and down the mountains. It also wine's all the way through the roads reach a maximum altitude of 6000 feet. Not only are the views from the highest points amazing when you reach the highest altitude it is also very dangerous. Some of the hills in the road drop so far it feels as though you're on a roller coaster. This roadway is not travelled on very often because it is so dangerous.

3: Dalton Highway, Alaska

There are several areas in Alaska that are remote and uninhabited. This makes up miles and miles of nothing but snow. There are three small villages in Alaska with very few people living there connecting all three villages is the most isolated highway in the world. If you were to break down on this road it could be days possibly weeks before someone would come by to help. To make things even more dangerous. This is the snowiest highway in the world. Since it is not travelled often. It never gets ploughed. If you're going to be driving on this highway you better make sure your cell phone is charged. You have supplies in the car and you have some really good snow tires.

4: Khardung La, India.

When it comes to dangerous roads this is one of the most dangerous in the world. It is so dangerous that it has been recognized by both National Geographic and the Guinness Book of World Records.

It is the tallest Pass Road in the entire world with an altitude of eighteen thousand three hundred seventy-nine feet because of the dangerous height of this road. It is not used very often. Only the most experienced drivers are willing to travel this long high winding road.

5: Yungas road, Bolivia.

This road in Bolivia is one of the most dangerous roads on the planet. Each year between 200 and 300 people who travel this road die because it is so dangerous. On one side of the road is a mountain on the other side a sheer cliff. This is barely any visibility when you're driving. Therefore it's easy to drive right off the cliff. Consider all of the deaths that occur on this road. It makes you wonder why people continue to drive it.

6: Atlantic Ocean Road Norway.

This road in Norway runs straight across the Atlantic Ocean which is where the road got its name. This road is a popular tourist attraction because of the breathtaking views. It is also a very dangerous road. During high tide, the waves crash up over the road and are capable of sweeping vehicles right into the ocean. If you were planning to take this route through Norway you'd better go during low tide.

7: Guoliang Tunnel China.

This stretch of road connects a variety of tunnels in China. The tunnel was built by the locals in the area and it is the only access to the remote village on one side of the road is the mountain. On the other side is a drop right off a cliff. The tunnels on the side of the mountain are dark. However, they are actually the safest places on the road. When drivers are going through the tunnel it is the only time they have a wall to keep them from going over the side of the mountain.

Considering how dangerous these roads are it's surprising that they are still heavily travelled upon

8: Le Passage Du Gois France.

This road in France is so dangerous that it is only open for a few hours each day when the road is closed. The tides rise. It's underwater. If you have enough nerve to travel down this road you should make sure that you plan your trip accordingly. If you wait too long you could end up sinking in the middle of the road when the tide comes up. If this were to happen the chances of you making it out of the water are slim to none.

9: Tianmen mountain road China

This road and the Tianmen Mountains is about six miles long along the road are ninety-nine hairpin turns and each turn is more dangerous than the last. The road is even more dangerous because of its height. When you're at the top of the road you'll find yourself three thousand three hundred feet off the ground. If you misjudge just one of those hairpin turns you could end up falling right off the side of the mountain to the ground. The narrow roads the hairpin turns and the great heights make this one of the most dangerous roads in the world.

10: Hana Hawaii.

Hawaii is known for being a tropical paradise while Hawaii is a beautiful place. It does have its dangerous areas. There is a road that connects Sana'a and Cole Louis that can be deadly when travelled up on the road is extremely narrow and along the way there are fifty-nine bridges.

Of those fifty-nine bridges, forty-six have just one lane makes passing over the bridges extremely dangerous.

If you're planning to travel on this road you need to have a backup plan. There are still many landslides along the road but the road is often closed. It can be especially dangerous if you're driving down the road and you get caught in a landslide yourself.

11. Col de La Bonette, France.

This is one of the most dangerous roads in France. It's located high in the French Alps right near the Italian border along the roadway. Are some of the steepest sharpest turns in the world. Driving along this roadway is so dangerous. Many people find alternate routes.

There are hundreds of car accidents on this road every year. Many of them resulting in death.

12: Gotthard Pass Switzerland.

This Road passes through the Alps. And when driving on it you can see some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. It's important that you don't get too engrossed with the beautiful views though because you need to really focus on the road in front of you. There are several twists and turns on this road. If you're not careful you could drive right off the road and down a cliff.

13: Caucasus's road Russia.

This is a very narrow road that connects retoks Lake and Sochi. Very high up in the mountains. There are no guardrails on this road which makes driving on the winding roads very dangerous. Since the road is only wide enough for one vehicle to pass it can get extremely dangerous if cars are coming in both directions. There aren't too many cars that take this road because of the dangers. The ones who do travel on this roadway do so extremely cautiously. Even though the roads are dangerous the views are breathtaking.

14: The Island County Bridge Washington.

This Bridge in Washington is relatively dangerous not quite as dangerous as it looks. In this photo though the photo is actually a glitch in Google Earth. However, the bridge can still be dangerous to pass the bridge itself is straight but there aren't any safety rails to protect you in case of an accident. Once you've crossed the bridge you're on land and the road is still dangerous. If you're planning on driving on this stretch of road you should make sure that you pay very close attention.

15: Eshima Ohashi Bridge Japan.

When you look at this bridge in Japan chances are you were thinking it has been Photoshopped.

It actually was not. This is how it looks. It connects the towns of Mitsui and sockeye Minato. The reason that the bridge is so high is that ships need to be able to pass underneath this bridge looks extremely dangerous in the distance. It is actually a very well engineered Bridge which is completely safe to drive on. If you're afraid of heights though you might want to keep from looking down. If your fear of heights is debilitating you might want to find an alternate route.

16: The Kolyma highway Russia.

This highway is also known as Death Road. It is because all of the people who died while constructing the road were buried around the road or underneath. This road is very dangerous to drive on when it's raining. The clay covering the road becomes a thick mud blanket which can swallow up every vehicle in its way during the winter. You need to worry about the subzero temperatures the ice heavy snow and the reduced visibility since this road can be so dangerous to travel on. All year long many people in the area choose to avoid the road altogether. Those who must drive on the highway do so with extreme care.

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Historical Background of Pakistan and its People

SOME REDEEMING ASPECTS
Muslim world is a vast and immense mass of land sprawling from West Africa facing the Atlantic to southern Philippines far in the Pacific. Its northern limits touch the Volga in Russia while southern frontiers run up to Mozambique in South-East Africa on the Indian Ocean. In China, in addition to Sinkiang, Muslims are in substantial numbers in the provinces bordering Burma and in the districts around Peking. Total population of Muslims in the world is estimated at one billion.
In this book it is proposed to deal with only a small segment of this vast and varied world — with the land and people of the region called Pakistan. The purpose is not to discuss each and every aspect of their history nor to give a comprehensive account of their activities. It is intended to bring out only certain salient aspects which have either escaped the notice of historians or failed to receive sufficient emphasis from them. This book will substantiate the historical truth that the creation of an independent State of Pakistan in the sub-continent in the middle of the 20th century was not an oddity or a strange phenomena, nor have the people inhabiting this new political entity asserted their separate status from India for the first time.
Pakistan in different forms and in different backgrounds has appeared many a time in these very regions and endured longer than other independent states of this sub-continent, making enormous contribution to civilization. The history of its people is full of colour, thrill and excitement; of gallant deeds and sublime performance. It has, perhaps, witnessed more invasions than any other part of the world, absorbed more racial strains than any other region and more ideas have taken birth in the bosom of this land than elsewhere.
It was in these lands that the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the most brilliant in the annals of human history, flourished with its main centres at Moenjo Daro in Sind, Harappa in the Punjab, Kej in the Baluch territory and Judeiro Daro in the Pathan region. It was here that Buddhist culture blossomed and reached its zenith under the Kushans in the form of Gandhara civilization at the twin cities of Peshawar and Taxila. It was on this very soil that the Graeco-Bactrian civilization had its best flowering and left the indelible marks of finest Greek art in the potwar plateau around Rawalpindi. The entire Baluchistan is strewn with the remains of the earliest products of man’s activities. “Western Pakistan is a region which has been conspicuously important in the development of civilization.” (Pakistan and Western Asia, By Prof. Norman Brown. Pakistan Miscellany).
“In our present state of knowledge, we may regard the period of the Indus Valley culture as the first epoch in the history of civilization in the Indo-Pakistan sub-continent. The second epoch is again one in which the north-west figures basically. This is the period when the Aryan entered through the passes of the north-west at a time assumed to be about 1500- 1200 B.C. and possessed the culture of the Rig Veda, which is the first and most important book of the early Indo-Aryans and was probably compiled by 1000 B.C.” (Ibid)
“Of the two river systems that of the Indus, now mainly in Pakistan, had the earliest civilization and gave its name to India. The fertile plains of the Punjab watered by the five great tributaries of the Indus had a high culture over two thousand years before Christ, which spread down the lower course of the Indus as far as the sea.” (The Wonder that was India, By A.L. Bhasham.)
In valour and patriotism the people of these lands have been second to none. It was the people of the Indus Valley that held back the Aryans for decades; it was in the Punjab that the advance of ferocious Mongols was halted for more than a century. But for this defence the tender sapling of Muslim state planted at Delhi in the early 13th century A.D. would

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An Introduction to Indian History

The Indus valley civilization saw its genesis in the holy land now known as India around 2500 BC. The people inhabiting the Indus River valley were thought to be Dravidians, whose descendants later migrated to the south of India. The deterioration of this civilization that developed a culture based on commerce and sustained by agricultural trade can be attributed to ecological changes. The second millennium BC was witness to the migration of the bucolic Aryan tribes from the North West frontier into the sub continent. These tribes gradually merged with their antecedent cultures to give birth to a new milieu.

The Aryan tribes soon started penetrating the east, flourishing along the Ganga and Yamuna Rivers. By 500 BC, the whole of northern India was a civilized land where people had knowledge of iron implements and worked as labor, voluntarily or otherwise. The early political map of India comprised of copious independent states with fluid boundaries, with increasing population and abundance of wealth fueling disputes over these boundaries.

Unified under the famous Gupta Dynasty, the north of India touched the skies as far as administration and the Hindu religion were concerned. Little wonder then, that it is considered to be India’s golden age. By 600 BC, approximately sixteen dynasties ruled the north Indian plains spanning the modern day Afghanistan to Bangladesh. Some of the most powerful of them were the dynasties ruling the kingdoms of Magadha, Kosla, Kuru and Gandhara.

Known to be the land of epics and legends, two of the world’s greatest epics find their birth in Indian settings - the Ramayana, depicting the exploits of lord Ram, and the Mahabharta detailing the war between Kauravas and Pandavas, both descendants of King Bharat. Ramayana traces lord Ram’s journey from exile to the rescue of his wife Sita from the demonic clutches of Ravana with the help of his simian companions. Singing the virtues of Dharma(duty), the Gita, one of the most priced scriptures in Indian Mythology, is the advice given by Shri Krishna to the grief laden Arjun, who is terrified at the thought of killing his kin, on the battle ground.

Mahatma Gandhi revived these virtues again, breathing new life in them, during India’s freedom struggle against British Colonialism. An ardent believer in communal harmony, he dreamt of a land where all religions would be the threads to form a rich social fabric.

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China history

Spectacular scenery of the Forbidden City
China is one of the world's four ancient civilizations; here we give a concise overview of more than 5000 years of Chinese history, including the Great Wall and the four great inventions of ancient China. Do you know what they are?

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Dewar e Cheen Information and History in Urdu

The Great Wall of China Dewar e Cheen was built to prevent invasion of the Tatars to borders China and Mongolia to feel the danger of attacks from the kings of China 's fortress wall built to protect China. China safe from the attacks of the enemies to be made. Chinese officials at the Great Wall of China, the brochure is distributed. The wall that was built in the time of peace. Dewar e Cheen History information in urdu.

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