One of the most historic places in the world,Agra unravels one of the most nostalgic experiences of the bygone era of the Mughals who were also one of the most lavish and luxurious rulers of the world. Known for its rich historical past Agra is one of the scintillating cities which is the haven for tourists looking for Taj Mahal Tours. Apart from this marvel of art and architecture,the Taj Museum also features among the most impelling Tourist Attractions in Agra.
With its foundation laid in 1982, the Taj Museum adorns the ground floor of western Naubat Khana, also known as Jal Mahal, within the premises of the Taj Mahal complex. It is a double storied building having a quadrangle projection outside and is built on a raised platform. There are three galleries in addition to the main hall in the Taj Museum and has on display various exhibits relating mostly to the construction of the Taj Mahal and to the period of its builders. The museum is a great repository which houses more than 121 antiquities which are broadly categorized as Mughal miniature paintings, manuscripts, government decrees, specimen of calligraphy, arms, utensils, plans and drawings of Taj Complex, paintings, specimen inlay work, marble pillars, etc. The main hall of the revered Taj Museum houses the paintings of Shah Jahan and his most favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal both on ivory, encased in ornamental wooden frame, replicas of coins minted Akbarabad ,Paintings from the famous Persian epic Shahnama of Firdausi, an interesting manuscript of Chaihl Majlisetc. There is a whole host of jade and porcelain objects like Quaran stand carved of Jade, a beautiful ornamented spouted vase (lota) carve of Jade, mirror mounted on stone, bowl and dishes of Celadon ware. Tourists can also take a look at the swords, daggers and other arms used by the emperors.
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