The Taj MahalThe Taj Mahal is a complex with astonishing views. People from all walks of life are fascinated by the Taj Mahal. No matter what nationality, religious preference or lifestyle, people will be enchanted by this breathtaking complex. (Ahmed A.1993). Scholars, geologists, historians, poets, photographers and painters have all elaborated discussions and contributed their opinions regarding this wonder of the world. In the past, studies have also been conducted by geologists and 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 to do list. In this article I will discuss the specifications of the Taj Mahal, the aspic 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. Shah Jahan (1592- 1666), was a Mughal emperor and ruled from 1628 to 1658. During his reign the Mughal Empire was at its height. Shah Jahan is considered the greatest Mughal architect and craftsman of the era and is best known for building the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort in Delhi. He was a man of vast architectural vision, spiritual, courageous and dedicated to studies. Shah Jahan's most beloved 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 time were enormously expensive to build, as were also the military which amassed a significant amount of money. To meet its expenses taxes were increased and in return people suffered and were...... half of paper......d the specifications of the Taj Mahal, the aspic 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.Reference Electronic EncyclopediaTaj Mahal. (2009). In the Concise Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved from http://library.gcu.edu:2048/form?qurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.credoreference.com/entry/ebconcise/taj_mahal Online Reference Thesauruswww.thesaurus.com