Epitome of Love and Romance-Win

Shahjahan built the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum Situated on the bank of the River Yamuna, In memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz With whom he fell in love at first sight Espying her in a fair, enraptured by her charms. The very sight of The Taj leaves one mesmerized. The voluptuous curves of domes and arches, The rhythm of birds in flight, secrets of flowers, Vibrant colors of Nature never fading, Like the everlasting love of Shah Jahan, Immortalizing it as the epitome of undying love, A lyric carved in luminous marble, This monument of immeasurable beauty. The Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, The crown palace, of love and romance derives its name From Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, the immortal lovers. It’s promise kept to the dying wife in of a child birth. ===================================================== Shah Jahan was the emperor of India in 17th Century and Mumtaz Mahal was his third wife. ==================================================== Second Placement Contest: Everyman's Ekphrasis by Brian Strand The word Taj means crown and Mahal means palace- The Taj Mahal is situated in Agra City of Uttar Pradesh state of India. Year of Construction: 1631-1653 Spread Over: 42 acres. Yamuna: name of the river