Unknown Facts About the Taj Mahal
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The Taj Mahal took 22 years to build.
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More than 22,000 labourers worked in the construction of the Taj Mahal.
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The construction of the Taj Mahal cost 3.2 crores of rupees at that time.
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Various Precious stones were brought from various countries for the building of the Taj Mahal.
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The white marble stone was brought from Rajasthan. Blue gems from Tibet, emeralds from Sri Lanka, jasper from Punjab, and crystals were imported from China.
- It is a UNESCO world heritage site. The Taj festival is organised every year in the month of February.
- Nearly 7 million people visit the Taj every year. Taj means Crown of the Palace.
- Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Under the main dome the tomb of both emperor and queen.
- It has become a symbol of love. Its symbol of India’s rich history.