Taj Mahal History and Construction
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When was the Taj Mahal recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  • 1653
  • 1983 (correct)
  • 1643
  • 1632

    • How many years did it take to complete the entire project of the Taj Mahal?

  • 11 years
  • 32 years
  • 41 years
  • 21 years (correct)

    • What is the Taj Mahal considered as, in terms of Mughal architecture?

  • Mediocre example
  • Poor example
  • Decent example
  • Finest example (correct)

    • How many visitors does the Taj Mahal attract each year?

    <p>7-8 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the Taj Mahal declared a winner of the New7Wonders of the World initiative?

    <p>2007</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the different components of the Taj Mahal complex?

    <p>mosque, guest house, formal gardens, crenellated wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal?

    <p>Shah Jahan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many rupees did the entire project of the Taj Mahal cost?

    <p>around 32 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the title given to the Taj Mahal in 1983 by UNESCO?

    <p>the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiative declared the Taj Mahal as one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007?

    <p>New7Wonders of the World</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the various structures included in the Taj Mahal complex?

    <p>mosque, guest house, formal gardens surrounded by a crenellated wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the Mughal emperor responsible for the construction of the Taj Mahal?

    <p>Shah Jahan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total number of artisans involved in the construction of the Taj Mahal?

    <p>about 20,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What title was given to the Taj Mahal in 1983 by UNESCO?

    <p>the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Taj Mahal described in terms of time?

    <p>the tear-drop on the cheek of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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