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How Did the Taj Mahal Become a Symbol of Love? The Story Behind India’s Majestic Mausoleum

The Taj Mahal is a stunning ivory-white marble mausoleum in Agra, India. It was built in 1631 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22 years to finish and cost a whopping ...
CNN

Taj Mahal Fast Facts

Here’s a look at the Taj Mahal, India’s most popular tourist attraction. The monument is located on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India. The Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century by Mughal ...
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World History Minute: The death that led to the Taj Mahal

In 1627 Shah Jihan became the ruler of the great Mughal Empire in India. According to custom, he had multiple wives. His favorite was the Persian lady known to history as Mumtaz Mahal. She was loyal ...
The New York Times

A TRAVELER IN THE EAST.; BRITISH INDIA. AGRA AND ITS MONUMENTS THE PEARL MOSQUE IN THE FORT AT AGRA BEAUTIES OF THE SARACENIC ARCH THE TAJ MAHAL A POEM IN ...

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