The Taj MahalThe Taj Mahal is an amazing viewing complex. People from all walks of life are fascinated by the Taj Mahal. Regardless of nationality, religion or lifestyle, people will be fascinated by this breathtaking resort. (Ahmed A. 1993). Scholars, scientific geologists, historians, poets, photographers and painters have all contributed discussions and opinions on this wonder of the world. Studies have also been carried out by geologists in the past and by historians. Although I have never visited the Taj Mahal, I can honestly say that over the past few weeks my discoveries have sparked a desire to visit the complex one day. I will add this trip to my bucket list. In this article, I will discuss the specifications of the Taj Mahal, the architect, the materials used to build such a complex and a brief overview of the life of the creator of the Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan, as well as his vision and the but behind the Taj Mahal.Shah Jahan (1592- 1666), was a Mughal emperor and reigned from 1628 to 1658. During his reign, the Mughal empire was at its peak. Shah Jahan is considered the greatest Mughal architect and craftsman of the era and is best known for the construction of the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort in Delhi. He was a man with a vast architectural vision, spiritual, courageous and dedicated to his studies. Shah Jahan's most loved person was his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died after giving birth while accompanying Shah Jahan on a military campaign. The Taj Mahal and other construction projects of its era were extremely expensive to build, as was the army, which also amassed substantial sums of money. To meet its expenses, taxes were increased and, in turn, people suffered and were...... middle of paper ...... specifications of the Taj Mahal, asp of the architect, the materials used to build such a complex and a brief overview of the life of the creator of the Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan, and his vision and purpose behind the Taj Mahal. Works Cited Online periodical article Ahmed, A. (1993). The Taj Mahal. History Today, 43(5), 62. Retrieved from EBSCOhostPermalinkhttp://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=9305190399&site= ehost-live&scope=siteReference BooksNeil Stevenson. (2007). Architecture Explained: 375 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014: DK Publishing. Taj Mahal electronic reference encyclopedia. (2009). In Concise Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved from http://library.gcu.edu:2048/form?qurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.credoreference.com/entry/ebconcise/taj_mahalOnline Reference Thesauruswww.thesaurus.com