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Who built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife?
Who built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife?
What is the primary material used in the construction of the Taj Mahal?
What is the primary material used in the construction of the Taj Mahal?
What characteristic shape does the central dome of the Taj Mahal resemble?
What characteristic shape does the central dome of the Taj Mahal resemble?
How high is the central dome of the Taj Mahal?
How high is the central dome of the Taj Mahal?
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What type of chamber is found in the interior of the Taj Mahal?
What type of chamber is found in the interior of the Taj Mahal?
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Study Notes
Akbar's Social Reforms
- Akbar issued orders to stop Sati
- Akbar legalized widow remarriage
- Akbar opposed men having more than one wife unless the first wife couldn't have children
- Akbar raised the marriage age to 14 for girls and 16 for boys
Taj Mahal
- Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal
- Designed by Ustad Isa Khan
- Constructed of pure white marble
- Built on a high platform
- Has four minarets
- Central dome reaches 56.1 meters
- Interior has an octagonal chamber
- Central dome resembles an inverted lotus
- Walls decorated with floral designs made of semi-precious stones (pietra dura)
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Explore the significant social reforms introduced by Akbar, including measures against Sati and support for widow remarriage. Additionally, learn about the architectural marvel of the Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz Mahal, and its exquisite design features.
