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Arabic > The Taj Mahal |
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One of the Universally Admired Masterpieces of the World’s Heritage |
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Regarded as one of the great wonders of the world, The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj is built entirely of white marble and it is said that its architectural beauty has not been . |
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surpassed to the present day. Its stunning mix of Persian, Turkish, Indian and Islamic architecture is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset; it also seems to glow in the light of the full moon. |
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The mausoleum was constructed over a period of twenty-two years, employing twenty thousand workers. It was completed in 1648 C.E. at a cost of 32 Million Rupees. The vast complex comprises of a main gateway, an elaborate garden, a mosque, a guest house, and several other palatial buildings. The Taj is at the farthest end of this complex, with the river Jamuna behind it. The large garden contains four reflecting pools dividing it at the center. |
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