Beesker recommends 'Explore the Taj Mahal' as the world's
best website on the Taj Mahal
ABOUT 'EXPLORE THE TAJ MAHAL'
The
Explore the Taj Mahal website is
produced in English, French, Hindi and Japanese by the Armchair Travel Co, of
London. The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum, in Agra, India, which was built by the
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Construction
started in 1632, and was finished in 1648.
The main feature of the Explore the Taj Mahal website is a set of nineteen 360
degree panoramic views, which can be panned horizontally and vertically using
the cursor. They can also be zoomed in and out. There is a plan of the Taj Mahal
and its grounds, with the viewpoints marked. Clicking on a viewpoint leads to
the 360 degree panorama.
There are also four narrated videos, describing the history and design of the
Taj Mahal. They are on the following topics: The Inspiration of the Taj Mahal,
The Garden of Paradise, The Varied Moods of the Taj Mahal, and Features of the
Paradise Garden.