Taj Mahal History and Architecture
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The Taj Mahal is a red marble mausoleum in Agra, India.

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The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1631 and 1648 as a memorial to his wife.

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The Taj Mahal is considered one of the world's most beautiful buildings.

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Mumtaz Mahal died in 1648.

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The Taj Mahal is a symbol of love and peace.

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The Taj Mahal

  • Located in Agra, India, the Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum built between 1631 and 1648.
  • Commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth in 1631.
  • Considered one of the world's most beautiful buildings and a masterpiece of Indo-Islamic architecture.
  • Symbolizes love, harmony, and spirituality, conveying the importance of love and peace.

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Explore the history and significance of the Taj Mahal, a stunning white marble mausoleum in Agra, India, built as a memorial to Mumtaz Mahal by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

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