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Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India. The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world, and is said to be one of the best architectural works of the Mongols. Structure has a mix of Persian, Ottoman and Indian and Islamic art. During 1983, it became part of the crown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Some stories say that say that after the construction of the Taj Mahal, the Mughal emperor cut the hand of all the men who built the Taj so can not be the same masterpiece. The Taj Mahal is situated on the banks of river Yamuna in Agra. It was built in 1631 and was completed in 1653 has published over 32 acres of land.

Also called the Taj Mahal Taj Mahal, a symbol of love and is known for its lush beauty. Taj is one of the major tourist spots in India and those who come to visit India definitely takes a tour of the store. Jamal Corona beyond words and said the place looks great at night of the full moon. This is true dedication of love and romance. Password Taj Mahal Taj Palace in Arab media and consists mainly of white marble and colored gemstones few.

History Of Taj Mahal

In 1631 Shah Jahan lost once the commander of the Muslim army, the Mughal emperor in central India his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal pregnant only a few minutes after the birth of their fourteenth child, a daughter. The last request of his wife to marry again, no proof of his love and endless through the construction of mausoleum beautiful dream.
Emperor mourned his beloved wife for two years, and change the appearance of the rich in pure and simple. It was said that his hair turned white overnight due to deep sorrow. As promised, Shan Jahan built the Taj Mahal in Agra, in northern India on the banks of JMana to realize the dream of his wife.
Taj Mahal has enriched massive high dome of 240 meters, which is about twelve thousand tons with gardens ones. Architectural style was a mixture of Hindus and Muslims today do not know what was the architect.

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