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Abhilesh Patwal
Abhilesh Patwal

The presentation is about the Taj Mahal. One of the seven wonders of the world and a symbol of love. You will learn some new and unknown facts about the Taj Mahal. There are some threats to the beauty of Taj Mahal and I believe after knowing those threats you will help in preserving the national heritage.

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Select a historical site in need of conservation, research about its historical significance, identify the threatening factors and suggest ways of preserving the Geological heritage.
Not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passion of an emperors love wrought in living stones. :-Rabindra Nath Tagore
10 Facts about taj mahal 1. It is estimated to have taken more than 22,000 people to build this impressive building including labourers, painters, stonecutters embroidery artists and many others. 2. According to legend it is believed that Emperor Shah Jahan had planned to construct another Taj Mahal in black marble on the other side of the river but the war with his son interrupted his plans. 3. The Taj Mahal takes on different colouring at different times of the day, from a pinkish hue in the morning, milky white in the evening and golden at night when lit by the moon. They say the changing colour resembles the changing mood of females in particular the Emperors queen.
4. Built in memory of the Emperors third and most favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal took 17 years to be completed. 5. It is said that the death so crushed the Emperor that all his hair and beard were said to have grown snow white within just a few months. 6. The four sides of the Taj Mahal are perfectly identical creating an astonishingly mirrored image on each side. It uses the principle of self- replicating geometry and symmetry of architectural element. 7. The Taj Mahal is surrounded by significant gardens and a number of other buildings including a mosque and guest houses which make up the 17 hectares of land within the complex walls.
8. The full height of the Taj Mahal is 171 meters (561 feet). 9. More than 1,000 elephants were employed to transport the construction material used to build the Taj. 10.Many precious stones were ripped off from its walls by the British during the Indian rebellion of 1857.
Historical significance Q: Why was the Taj Mahal named the Taj Mahal? Mahal is a Sanskrit word means building; in Persian the corresponding word is Manzil. Taj came from the original word Tejendra one of the names of Shiva. Taj Mahal was a Shiva temple within a Raj put palace, which was taken over by the Mongol shah Jahan to turn it into a tomb.
Shah Jahans tribute to Mumtaz Mahal is the Taj. Upon the death of wife Mumtaz mahal, shown here, Emperor Shah Jahan wept so often his tearful eyes sought help from spectacles.
Inside the tomb are the empty sarcophagi of Shah Jahan, left, and his wife, whose bodies are reportedly buried below
The Tajs lustrous white marble was quarried 200 miles away and hauled to the site by oxen
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Threatening factors Q: What are the threats to taj mahal? The answer is very vast. The Mathura refinery oil factory situated near it emits a lot of poisonous gas which irritates the white marble and cause black marks on the monument. Q: What threats does the Taj Mahal faces? Pollution n air Q: Why is beauty of Taj Mahal under threat? Taj Mahal is under threat because of the intensifying of river Yamuna, are slowly eroding its foundations.
Acid Rain is a major threat to the beauty of Taj Mahal. When acid rain fall on the monument (that is completely made of marble), they react with marble to form a powder-like substance that is then washed away by the rain. This phenomenon is known as marble cancer. Also, the soot particles emitted from Mathura oil refinery near Agra is leading to the yellowing of the marble.
The two pictures shows the manner in which acid rain is being caused by the industries around the world and by the automobiles.
From what does acid rain forms?? a) Wet deposition b) Dry deposition
The first picture was taken some decades back, it shows how Taj mahal was looking at that time. The second picture shows the present affected status of Taj mahal.
The third picture showing a monument picture that was affected seriously by acid rain.
The Taj backs up against the once-vibrant Yamuna River, now often dried to the point where locals can walk in the riverbed. Preservationists hope to counter the effects of growing population on the architectural marvel
The Taj is still amazing after all these years, but neglect, vandalism and pollution, along with centuries of exposure to the elements, have tarnished its luster in places. Shown here is fractured inlay work Discoloured marble at the Taj Mahal
Graffiti at the Taj Mahal Efforts to protect the monument have not kept pace with Agras growth; 800,000 vehicles contribute to rising levels of suspended particles in the air.
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Air pollution
Ways of preserving the geological heritage Q: Ways to protect the taj mahal? Protect it and stop polluting. Q: What can be done to protect Taj mahal? It is protected already by UNESCO. Q: What efforts is it taking to protect the Taj Mahal? The Taj Mahal is being effected by acid rain. Reducing emission could help.
The efforts to protect the monument were started in early 1990s Until 1993, 1700 factories in and around Agra were belching out noxious fumes and gases and the Supreme Court ordered the closure of 212 industrial plants in Agra. Cars and buses were barred from crossing the cultural landmark. In 1999, the Supreme Court ordered to close 53 iron factories and 107 other plants that harm the Taj. Many plants were planted in the Taj nature walk in order to preserve its beauty.
In 2009, natural gas pipelines were placed to deliver clean fuel to industries in Agra and Firozabad. The three-wheelers previously running on diesel have been replaced by CNG-power and Mathura refinery has been making heavy investments to reduce pollution. In February 2010, the government approved a plan to plant one million Tulsi plants near Taj because Tulsi is considered to purify the environment owing to its ability to release high amount of oxygen.
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  • 2. Select a historical site in need of conservation, research about its historical significance, identify the threatening factors and suggest ways of preserving the Geological heritage.
  • 3. Not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passion of an emperors love wrought in living stones. :-Rabindra Nath Tagore
  • 4. 10 Facts about taj mahal 1. It is estimated to have taken more than 22,000 people to build this impressive building including labourers, painters, stonecutters embroidery artists and many others. 2. According to legend it is believed that Emperor Shah Jahan had planned to construct another Taj Mahal in black marble on the other side of the river but the war with his son interrupted his plans. 3. The Taj Mahal takes on different colouring at different times of the day, from a pinkish hue in the morning, milky white in the evening and golden at night when lit by the moon. They say the changing colour resembles the changing mood of females in particular the Emperors queen.
  • 5. 4. Built in memory of the Emperors third and most favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal took 17 years to be completed. 5. It is said that the death so crushed the Emperor that all his hair and beard were said to have grown snow white within just a few months. 6. The four sides of the Taj Mahal are perfectly identical creating an astonishingly mirrored image on each side. It uses the principle of self- replicating geometry and symmetry of architectural element. 7. The Taj Mahal is surrounded by significant gardens and a number of other buildings including a mosque and guest houses which make up the 17 hectares of land within the complex walls.
  • 6. 8. The full height of the Taj Mahal is 171 meters (561 feet). 9. More than 1,000 elephants were employed to transport the construction material used to build the Taj. 10.Many precious stones were ripped off from its walls by the British during the Indian rebellion of 1857.
  • 7. Historical significance Q: Why was the Taj Mahal named the Taj Mahal? Mahal is a Sanskrit word means building; in Persian the corresponding word is Manzil. Taj came from the original word Tejendra one of the names of Shiva. Taj Mahal was a Shiva temple within a Raj put palace, which was taken over by the Mongol shah Jahan to turn it into a tomb.
  • 8. Shah Jahans tribute to Mumtaz Mahal is the Taj. Upon the death of wife Mumtaz mahal, shown here, Emperor Shah Jahan wept so often his tearful eyes sought help from spectacles.
  • 9. Inside the tomb are the empty sarcophagi of Shah Jahan, left, and his wife, whose bodies are reportedly buried below
  • 10. The Tajs lustrous white marble was quarried 200 miles away and hauled to the site by oxen
  • 12. Threatening factors Q: What are the threats to taj mahal? The answer is very vast. The Mathura refinery oil factory situated near it emits a lot of poisonous gas which irritates the white marble and cause black marks on the monument. Q: What threats does the Taj Mahal faces? Pollution n air Q: Why is beauty of Taj Mahal under threat? Taj Mahal is under threat because of the intensifying of river Yamuna, are slowly eroding its foundations.
  • 13. Acid Rain is a major threat to the beauty of Taj Mahal. When acid rain fall on the monument (that is completely made of marble), they react with marble to form a powder-like substance that is then washed away by the rain. This phenomenon is known as marble cancer. Also, the soot particles emitted from Mathura oil refinery near Agra is leading to the yellowing of the marble.
  • 14. The two pictures shows the manner in which acid rain is being caused by the industries around the world and by the automobiles.
  • 15. From what does acid rain forms?? a) Wet deposition b) Dry deposition
  • 16. The first picture was taken some decades back, it shows how Taj mahal was looking at that time. The second picture shows the present affected status of Taj mahal.
  • 17. The third picture showing a monument picture that was affected seriously by acid rain.
  • 18. The Taj backs up against the once-vibrant Yamuna River, now often dried to the point where locals can walk in the riverbed. Preservationists hope to counter the effects of growing population on the architectural marvel
  • 19. The Taj is still amazing after all these years, but neglect, vandalism and pollution, along with centuries of exposure to the elements, have tarnished its luster in places. Shown here is fractured inlay work Discoloured marble at the Taj Mahal
  • 20. Graffiti at the Taj Mahal Efforts to protect the monument have not kept pace with Agras growth; 800,000 vehicles contribute to rising levels of suspended particles in the air.
  • 23. Ways of preserving the geological heritage Q: Ways to protect the taj mahal? Protect it and stop polluting. Q: What can be done to protect Taj mahal? It is protected already by UNESCO. Q: What efforts is it taking to protect the Taj Mahal? The Taj Mahal is being effected by acid rain. Reducing emission could help.
  • 24. The efforts to protect the monument were started in early 1990s Until 1993, 1700 factories in and around Agra were belching out noxious fumes and gases and the Supreme Court ordered the closure of 212 industrial plants in Agra. Cars and buses were barred from crossing the cultural landmark. In 1999, the Supreme Court ordered to close 53 iron factories and 107 other plants that harm the Taj. Many plants were planted in the Taj nature walk in order to preserve its beauty.
  • 25. In 2009, natural gas pipelines were placed to deliver clean fuel to industries in Agra and Firozabad. The three-wheelers previously running on diesel have been replaced by CNG-power and Mathura refinery has been making heavy investments to reduce pollution. In February 2010, the government approved a plan to plant one million Tulsi plants near Taj because Tulsi is considered to purify the environment owing to its ability to release high amount of oxygen.
  • 28. Thank you I would thank you from the bottom of my heart, but for you my heart has no bottom

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