15 Questions
When was the Taj Mahal recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
1983
How many years did it take to complete the entire project of the Taj Mahal?
21 years
What is the Taj Mahal considered as, in terms of Mughal architecture?
Finest example
How many visitors does the Taj Mahal attract each year?
7-8 million
In what year was the Taj Mahal declared a winner of the New7Wonders of the World initiative?
2007
What are the different components of the Taj Mahal complex?
mosque, guest house, formal gardens, crenellated wall
Who commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal?
Shah Jahan
How many rupees did the entire project of the Taj Mahal cost?
around 32 million
What was the title given to the Taj Mahal in 1983 by UNESCO?
the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage
What initiative declared the Taj Mahal as one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007?
New7Wonders of the World
What were the various structures included in the Taj Mahal complex?
mosque, guest house, formal gardens surrounded by a crenellated wall
Who was the Mughal emperor responsible for the construction of the Taj Mahal?
Shah Jahan
What was the total number of artisans involved in the construction of the Taj Mahal?
about 20,000
What title was given to the Taj Mahal in 1983 by UNESCO?
the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage
How is the Taj Mahal described in terms of time?
the tear-drop on the cheek of time
Explore the history and construction details of the Taj Mahal, a marble mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in Agra, India. Learn about its significance and the architectural elements that make it a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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