Tilottama Shome

Taj Mahal the Story of a Wonder of the World Tilottama Shome

Description

In 1631, the empress Mumtaz Mahal died at childbirth, leaving her husband,

the mighty emperor Shah Jahan, soaked in grief. Out of this sadness was born

the idea of building a unique mausoleum or resting place for Mumtaz Mahal.

The Taj Mahal went on to be considered the most beautiful building in the

world. It symbolised Shah Jahan's love for his wife, and was a statement of

Mughal power and splendour.

In Taj Mahal, Tilottama Shome, an architect herself by training, lucidly narrates the

story of the Mughal dynasty and how the Taj Mahal came to be built. Accompanied

by detailed plans, maps, illustrations and photographs, it explains how the Taj was

designed, the deep symbols that lie hidden everywhere in its plan, and the stories

of the people who built it-from a mighty emperor to renowned architects to the

humble stoneworkers and masons who worked on it for years.

As wonderful as it is moving, this beautifully designed book will educate

young readers on their heritage, as well as inspire them to create and

appreciate beauty for themselves.

Forthcoming in the Magnificent Monuments of India series: The Kailash

Temple at Ellora