The Taj from Across the River

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THE TAJ, FROM ACROSS THE RIVER) AGRA.

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AGRA. Series II. Rapha Pistoard No. 8945 CARTE POSTALE. By Appointment. The Taj from across the River. One must cross the river to see the beautiful view of the Imperial Mausoleum balanced by the Mosque and Hall of red sandstone which set it off. The Taj, whose marble walls and dome and minarets are reflected in the water, was commenced in 1630 I A.D. by the Emperor Shah Jahan to receive the body of his beloved Mumlaz-i-Mahal (Pride of the Palace) 56 WIDE - WORLD Raphael Tuck & Sons' "OILETTE ART PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING & QUEEN B01M Copyright London