what is the history of the great TAJ MAHAL

History of Taj Mahal

1. Experiencing the Taj Mahal without being cognizant of its history is grossly irrelevant and absurd.
2. The extravagant expression has not come easy
3. The splendid love story begins in 1612,
4. when a Persian princess Arjumand Bano married Shah Jahan (then prince Khurram), 
5. the fifth Mughal emperor
6. Arjumand Bano, who later became known as Mumtaz Mahal (the Chosen of the Palace)
7. was a second wife to the emperor
8. Both a companion and an advisor, the queen followed the emperor on his journeys and military expeditions.
9. Such was the effect of the queen on his emperor-husband that Shah Jahan was inspired to perform acts of charity and benevolence all throughout his life. 
10. The love story took a serious turn when, on a campaign at Burhanpur with her husband
11. Mumtaz Mahal took his last breath giving birth to their 14th child.
12. So heartbroken was the emperor that the whole court went into mourning for a span of over two years
13. So heartbroken was the emperor that the whole court went into mourning for a span of over two years
14. It is said, that after the completion of the construction,
15. when emperor Shah Jahan viewed the Taj, he ordered his men to cut off the right hand of the master architect Ustad Isa
16. so the later may not be able to erect such a stately and imposing edifice again in his life. There's another legend that says Shah Jahan was contemplating to build yet another Taj Mahal across the river in black marble. 
17. Now, it's up to you how many more legends you can make yourself aware of while on a trip to Agra
18. the city of the Taj. Get accompanied by a travel guide and begin exploring the myths and legends, poring over the glorious chapters of the history.