Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world. It is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India.It is considered to be one of the most famous buildings in the world.
TAJ MAHAL - A Overview
Built by a Muslim, Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his dear wife at Agra, India.
Taj Mahal is built entirely with white marble.
Taj Mahal was constructed over a period of twenty-two years (1631-1653).
20.000 workers labored to built Taj Mahal.
32 crore rupees were spent during the construction of Taj Mahal.
Taj Mahal is one of the Unesco world heritage site.
Taj Mahal uses the principles of self-replicating geometry and a symmetry of architectural elements.
The Taj stands on a raised, square platform (186 x 186 feet) with its four corners truncated, forming an unequal octagon.
Its central dome is 58 feet in diameter and rises to a height of 213 feet.
The four graceful, slender minarets are 162.5 feet each
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