November Focus on the Foundation (and Taj Mahal

ROTARY’S NOVEMBER FOCUS ON THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

Because RI President, Shekhar, mentions the Taj Mahal, it might be interesting to learn a little more about it.

The Story behind the Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal was built as a tomb for Mumtaz Mahal (“Chosen One of the Palace”) by her husband, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahān (reigned 1628–58). She died in childbirth in 1631, after having been the emperor's inseparable companion since their marriage in 1612. The Taj Mahal is symbol of love, commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1632 to honour his favourite wife who died while giving birth to their 14th child. (Wikipedia)

India’s most famous and widely recognized building, it is situated in the eastern part of the city on the southern (right) bank of the Yamuna (Jumna) River. Agra Fort (Red Fort), also on the right bank of the Yamuna, is about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of the Taj Mahal. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Taj-Mahal

Click here for a video displaying and explaining the Taj Mahal.