The Taj Mahal

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The Taj Mahal
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Contents Page

• Who Made Taj Mahal?
• Where Is It Located?
• How Long Did It Take To Build It?
• What Does Taj Mahal Mean?
• Why Is Taj Mahal Famous?

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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

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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
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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.

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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.
  
  
  
  
  

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Why Is Taj Mahal Famous?
Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight 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.