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Early 19th Century painting done with ink, tinted wash, and opaque watercolor on paper by an anonymous artist. The original is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in Manhattan, New York.
The Taj Mahal was commissioned by Shah Jahan to be built as a mausoleum for Mumtaz Mahal. It is seen as an embodiment of undying love and marital devotion. English poet Sir Edwin Arnold describes it as "Not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passion of an emperor's love wrought in living stones." The beauty of the monument is also taken as a representation of Mumtaz Mahal's beauty and this association leads many to describe the Taj Mahal as feminine. Since Muslim tradition forbids elaborate decorations on graves, the bodies of Mumtaz and Shah Jahan are placed in a relatively plain crypt beneath the inner chamber with their faces turned to the right and towards Mecca.
The Ninety Nine Names of God are found as calligraphic inscriptions on the sides of the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal in the crypt including, "O Noble, O Magnificent, O Majestic, O Unique, O Eternal, O Glorious..."There are many theories about the origin of the name of this tomb and one of them suggests that 'Taj' is an abbreviation of the name Mumtaz. European travelers, such as Francois Bernier, who observed its construction, were among the first to call it the Taj Mahal. Since they are unlikely to have come up with the name, they might have picked it up from the locals of Agra, who called the Empress 'Taj Mahal', and thought the tomb was named after her. Shah Jahan had not intended to entomb another person in the Taj Mahal, however, Awrangzeb had Shah Jahan buried next to the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal rather than build a separate tomb for his father. This is evident from the asymmetrical placement of Shah Jahan's grave on one side of his wife's grave which is in the center.
Everything ships to you from the U.S. We offer free domestic shipping on all products. International shipping is available only for our wall art collection. Framed wall art prints are made to order and have an estimated US standard delivery of 14-20 days. For larger pieces, delivery may take between 4-5 weeks. To inquire about custom wall art, email us through the contact page or at: Aziza@HeritageHomeAtelier.com. All other items are typically delivered between 2-5 business days (excluding holidays). For more details about shipping look on our shipping and returns page.
We are unable to accept returns or exchanges on wall art since each piece is made to order. If damage occurs during shipping, please contact us and we will provide a replacement. For all other items, returns must be initiated within 3 days for a full refund. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.
