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Some people in India may not know to read or write but they know the history behind Taj Mahal. This is the measure of popularity that Taj Mahal has in India. Mughal Emperor Shahjahan build this world wonder for his love, Mumtaj. 22 years ,22000 labours, 32 million rupees all behind this monument.

FACTS

Year of Construction: 1631
Completed In: 1653
Time Taken: 22 years
Built By: Shah Jahan
Dedicated to: Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Bano Begum), the wife of Shah Jahan
Location: Agra (Uttar Pradesh)
Building Type: Islamic tomb
Architecture: Islamic
Cost of Construction: 32 crore rupees
Number of workers: 20,000
Highlights: One of the Seven Wonders of the World
A UNESCO World Heritage site


for more info visit www.tajmahal.org.uk