Discuss the purpose and prominent features of the Taj Mahal
What will be an ideal response?
Essay responses should include these points:
• The Taj Mahal was constructed as a mausoleum for Jahan's favorite wife.
• The surrounding gardens are meant to mirror the paradise of the Qur'an.
• The structure also includes a mosque with minarets.
• The Taj Mahal includes features such as a central iwan, a vaulted opening with an arched portal.
• The Taj Mahal includes a central onion dome, similar to that used in mosque architecture.
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