India’s most emblematic monument, the, is probably one of the best known structures in the world. Built in white marble by Emperor Shah Jahan, in memory of his wife Mumtaz after her death, the Taj Mahal is famous world over as the monument of love. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Taj Mahal is shrouded in myth and there have been many legends which have cropped up over the years.
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The Taj Mahal is the most famous landmark in India and one of the most romantic landmarks in the world. It was built by the Indian Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial for his beloved wife Mumtaz.
Here are interesting facts about this world famous monument: Facts About the Taj Mahal • The construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632 and was completed in 1653. It took a total of twenty two years to complete the construction of this monument. • The architecture of the Taj Mahal is a combination of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles of architecture. • The name of the architect of the Taj Mahal is Ahmed Lahauri. • The Taj Mahal was Shah Jahan’s imagination of Mumtaz’s home in paradise.
• Around 20,000 people worked day and night for twenty two years to complete construction of the Taj Mahal. • The cost of construction of the Taj Mahal was around Rs.320 million. • The Taj Mahal was constructed using the best quality marble from Rajasthan, Tibet, Afghanistan and China. • At different times of the day the Taj Mahal appears to be in a different colour. Some believe that these changing colours depict the changing moods of a woman. • The Taj Mahal is one of the wonders of the world and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.