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Mahal Collection (#4)

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Background imageMahal Collection: India Bijaipur

India Bijaipur
The Assar Mahal, Bijaipur, near Agra. Date: circa 1832

Background imageMahal Collection: INDIA AGRA

INDIA AGRA
The entrance Date: circa 1845

Background imageMahal Collection: Erastus Salisbury Field, The Taj Mahal, American, 1805-1900, c. 1860-1880, oil on canvas

Erastus Salisbury Field, The Taj Mahal, American, 1805-1900, c. 1860-1880, oil on canvas
Erastus Salisbury Field, The Taj Mahal, American, 1805 - 1900, c. 1860-1880, oil on canvas

Background imageMahal Collection: The Interior of the Taj Mahal, which is a White Marble Mausoleum in Agra, Uttar Pradesh

The Interior of the Taj Mahal, which is a White Marble Mausoleum in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, 1851 Engraving

Background imageMahal Collection: Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal
March 1935: The Taj Mahal (built 1632 - 1654) at Agra, in memory of Mumtaz Mahal, wife of Shah Jahan. (Photo by J. A. Hampton/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageMahal Collection: View of Taj Mahal, Agra, India

View of Taj Mahal, Agra, India
UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the wonders of the world The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum located on the southern bank of the Yamuna River in the Indian city of Agra

Background imageMahal Collection: Lalitha Mahal Guest Palace - Mysore, India

Lalitha Mahal Guest Palace - Mysore, India
Lalitha Mahal Guest Palace, Mysore, India. Built by the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore to host his most important guest, the Viceroy of India. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageMahal Collection: Picture No. 10899624

Picture No. 10899624
Taj Mahal - In early morning light Date:

Background imageMahal Collection: Picture No. 10881082

Picture No. 10881082
Taj Mahal - classic view with stormy sky Date:

Background imageMahal Collection: Picture No. 10881086

Picture No. 10881086
Taj Mahal - colourful Rajasthan visitors Date:

Background imageMahal Collection: Picture No. 10881085

Picture No. 10881085
Taj Mahal - early morning Date:

Background imageMahal Collection: Picture No. 10881081

Picture No. 10881081
Taj Mahal - classic view with stormy sky Date:

Background imageMahal Collection: Taj Mahal, Agra, India, marble Mausoleum built 1632-1654 by Shah Jahan for his wife

Taj Mahal, Agra, India, marble Mausoleum built 1632-1654 by Shah Jahan for his wife Arjumand Banu Begam

Background imageMahal Collection: Taj Mahal, Agra, India. Mausoleum built in 1632-1654 by Shah Jahan (1592-1666) Moghul

Taj Mahal, Agra, India. Mausoleum built in 1632-1654 by Shah Jahan (1592-1666) Moghul emperor 1627-1658, for his wife Arjumand Banu Begam (d1631) called Mumtaz Mahal (Favourite of the Palace)

Background imageMahal Collection: What about Indiaja, 1940s American poster pondering on the future of India

What about Indiaja, 1940s American poster pondering on the future of India. In the centre is Gandhi, behind him the Taj Mahal and to his left Buddha

Background imageMahal Collection: The Interior of the Taj Mahal, which is a White Marble Mausoleum in Agra, Uttar Pradesh

The Interior of the Taj Mahal, which is a White Marble Mausoleum in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, 1851 Engraving

Background imageMahal Collection: Lotus Mahal. s. XIV-s. XV. INDIA. Hampi. Inner

Lotus Mahal. s. XIV-s. XV. INDIA. Hampi. Inner
Lotus Mahal. s.XIV-s.XV. INDIA. Hampi. Inner arches. Hindu art. Architecture

Background imageMahal Collection: INDIA. RAJASTHAN. Jaipur. Hawa Mahal or Palace

INDIA. RAJASTHAN. Jaipur. Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds, built in 1799 by order of the Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh II. Hindu art. Architecture

Background imageMahal Collection: The Taje Mahel, Agra. No. I

The Taje Mahel, Agra. No. I. Date London : 1801 May 1

Background imageMahal Collection: India - Shish Mahal Gateway, Umber

India - Shish Mahal Gateway, Umber
India - Amber Fort at Jaipur - The Palace of Glass Date: circa 1916

Background imageMahal Collection: Queen Elizabeth II - royal tour of India - Taj Mahal

Queen Elizabeth II - royal tour of India - Taj Mahal
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh gaze in the ornamental lake which reflects the formal beauty of the Taj Mahal behind them during the royal tour of India and Pakistan in 1961

Background imageMahal Collection: Panchal Mahal at Fatehpur Sikri, India

Panchal Mahal at Fatehpur Sikri, India
The five storey stepped Pavilion (Panchal Mahal) at Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India. The City was built by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1570

Background imageMahal Collection: Jahaz Mahal, Mandu, Madhya Pradesh, Central India

Jahaz Mahal, Mandu, Madhya Pradesh, Central India
The Jahaz Mahal (Ship Palace) at Mandu, Madhya Pradesh Province, Central India. It was built in the 15th century by Mohammed Shah (or his son) to house a harem of 15, 000 women

Background imageMahal Collection: The Taj Mahal, India

The Taj Mahal, India
The Taj Mahal, Agra, India. A mausoleum built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Considered the finest example of Mughal architecture

Background imageMahal Collection: India, Jaipur - the Hawa Mahal

India, Jaipur - the Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal, a palace in Jaipur, India. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, and designed by Lal Chand Usta in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu god

Background imageMahal Collection: India Taj Mahal 1985

India Taj Mahal 1985
View of the Taj Mahal

Background imageMahal Collection: View of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India

View of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India
View of the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum on the banks of the Jumna (Yamuna) River in Agra, India. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal

Background imageMahal Collection: Stylized foral motif

Stylized foral motif, chalk blue and white painted Mahal (hall), the City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Background imageMahal Collection: Abstract or stylized floral motif

Abstract or stylized floral motif, chalk blue and white painted Mahal (hall), The City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Background imageMahal Collection: Shah Jahan I / Miniature

Shah Jahan I / Miniature
SHAH JAHAN I despite building the Taj Mahal, he was deposed and died in captivity

Background imageMahal Collection: Shah Jahan I / Four Arts

Shah Jahan I / Four Arts
SHAH JAHAN I Mughal emperor of India from 1628 to 1658, known in his youth as Prince Khurram. He had the Taj Mahal built as a mausoleum for his favourite wife




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"Mahal: A Timeless Icon of India's Rich Heritage" Step into the enchanting world of Mahal, where history and beauty intertwine seamlessly. This captivating image on the Tatler travel number front cover from 1953 transports us to the majestic land of India, home to one of its most iconic landmarks - the Taj Mahal. As we delve deeper into this mesmerizing journey, our senses are awakened by the grandeur and elegance that surrounds us. The Taj Mahal Hotel Bombay stands tall as a testament to architectural brilliance and timeless luxury. Nestled in the heart of Mumbai, it has been an epitome of hospitality since its inception. The allure continues as we venture further north to Agra, where the magnificent Taj Mahal awaits with open arms. Its ethereal beauty is immortalized in photographs like this one from circa 1890s, showcasing its pristine white marble against a backdrop of azure skies. A poster advertising this wonder beckons us closer, inviting us to witness firsthand its splendorous charm. As we stand before it in awe-struck admiration, we realize that words can hardly do justice to its breathtaking presence. The Taj Mahal's significance goes beyond being just an architectural marvel; it symbolizes eternal love and devotion, and is here that Emperor Shah Jahan built this mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal—a true testament to their everlasting bond. At sunset, when golden hues paint the sky above Taj Mahal's silhouette, time seems suspended in sheer magic. The serenity enveloping these grounds creates an atmosphere perfect for introspection or simply basking in tranquility. And amidst all this magnificence lies something truly special—the Bengali Stare—an expression captured by those who have witnessed such unparalleled beauty firsthand. It reflects a mix of astonishment and reverence that only a place like they are evoke within us.