Wednesday, April 27, 2011

taj mahal

taj mahal is in aghara.It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is widely considered as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and stands as a symbol of eternal love.
Taj Mahal is the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Islamic and Indian architectural styles.[3][4]

In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen.[5] The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision, including Abd ul-Karim Ma'mur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri.[6][7] Lahauri[8] is generally considered to be the principal designer.[9]

In 1631, Shah Jahan, emperor during the Mughal empire's period of greatest prosperity, was grief-stricken when his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, died during the birth of their 14th child, Gauhara Begum.[10] Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632.[11] The court chronicles of Shah Jahan's grief illustrate the love story traditionally held as an inspiration for Taj Mahal.[12][13] The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later. Emperor Shah Jahan himself described the Taj in these words:[14]

Should guilty seek asylum here,
Like one pardoned, he becomes free from sin.
Should a sinner make his way to this mansion,
All his past sins are to be washed away.
The sight of this mansion creates sorrowing sighs;
And the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes.
In this world this edifice has been made;
To display thereby the creator's glory.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

pakistan tour to westindies

Pakistan tour to West Indies started on 21 April 2011. Match started at 11 pm. Afridi 11 came with lots of hopes to win
The match but they were defeated by West Indies who wanted to take revenge from Pakistan because Pakistan defeated them in the world cup quarter finals. Pakistan team was full prepared for this match but because of there batting they lost. Umer akmal batted well he made 45 in just 40 balls but hitted a were careless short
Got him out and Pakistan team lost by 7 runs. There whole Pakistan team got out at 144 and Pakistan lost. Salman the new wicket keeper fielded well but they lost because of there batting performance.