The Taj Mahal: A Complete Book: Architecture, Art and Ornamentation

Chapters: 1. Tomb - Making in Ancient and Medieval Ages2. Origin of the Idea of the Taj Mahal 3. The Land and the site of the Taj Mahal 4. Layout, Placement, Setting and Foundations of the Taj Mahal 5. Garden and Water Devices6. Architecture and Ornamentation of the Main Mausoleum7. Constructional Modes, Techniques and Proportionate Measurements8. Inscriptions of the Taj Mahal9. Subsidiary buildings of the Taj Mahal 10. The Mahtab Bagh 11. The Builders of the Taj Mahal12. Material and Costs of the Taj Mahal13. Taj Structure, Stresses and Repairs: Damaged by water pollution14. Taj Controversies15. Aesthetics of the Taj Mahal16. Tribute to the Taj Mahal