Historical Facts

10 Amazing Facts about the Taj Mahal

By- Surendra Kumar

• Built in 1653, the Taj Mahal is an iconic mausoleum located in Agra, India.

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• The Taj Mahal was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his late wife Mumtaz Mahal.

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• The Taj Mahal was constructed using white marble, which was sourced from all over India and central Asia.

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• The complex includes a main mausoleum, an elaborate garden, a mosque and a guest house.

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• The Taj Mahal is adorned with intricate carvings and inlaid with precious and semi-precious stones.

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• The Taj Mahal is surrounded by four minarets, each made of red sandstone.

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• The Taj Mahal was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

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• The Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

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• The Taj Mahal is visited by more than 8 million people every year.

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• The Taj Mahal is thought to have taken more than 20 years to build.

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