Preserving Stories Carved in Time

TAJ MAHAL digital copy Case Study

Preserving the digital copy of The Taj Mahal

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) , under the Ministry of Culture, is the premier organization for the archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation. Maintenance of ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance is the prime concern of the ASI. Taj Mahal is One of the Seven Wonders of the World and was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahān (reigned 1628–58) to immortalize his wife Mumtaz (“Chosen One of the Palace”), who died in childbirth in 1631. Taj Mahal is India’s most famous and widely recognized building. In its harmonious proportions and its fluid incorporation of decorative elements, the Taj Mahal is distinguished as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a blend of Indian, Persian, and Islamic styles.

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