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    The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their 14th child. Construction began in 1631 on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India and took over 20,000 workers 22 years to complete. Made entirely of white marble, the Taj Mahal is renowned for its stunning architectural beauty and is one of the most beautiful monuments built by the Mughals and regarded as one of the seven wonders of the world.

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    The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their 14th child. Construction began in 1631 on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India and took over 20,000 workers 22 years to complete. Made entirely of white marble, the Taj Mahal is renowned for its stunning architectural beauty and is one of the most beautiful monuments built by the Mughals and regarded as one of the seven wonders of the world.

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    The Taj Mahal

    Who Made Taj Mahal And Why?


    Emperor Shah Jahan built it. He lived from 1628 1666. He made Taj Mahal in the memory of his wife and queen Mumtaz Mahal, (Her real name was Arjumand Banu). they married on 1612

    Where Is It Located?
    City: Arga, on the banks of River Yamuna State: Uttar Pradesh Distance from New Delhi: 204 km (Approximately)
    New Delhi

    River Yamuna

    How Long Did It Take To Build Taj Mahal?


    It took 22 years to build it, they began building it in 1631 and it was completed in 1653 and there were 20,000 workers who helped. To build it there it costed 32 million rupees.

    What Does Taj Mahal Mean?


    Taj Mahal means crown palace. It was the grave of Mumtaz Mahal at the lower chamber, the grave of Shah Jahan was added to it later.

    Why Is Taj Mahal Famous?


    Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the seven wonders of the world. The Taj is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj seems to glow in the light of the full moon.

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