Taj Mahal facts, Agra, India
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by The Taj Mahal is considered one of the 7 wonders of the world in 2007. It is located in Agra, India and was built between years 1630 and 1653 by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum in memory of the second wife, Muslim Persian princess Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan was very affected by the death of his wife that takes the whole hair bleaching within a few months. On the death bed, the queen asked her husband to meet 4 things: to build her a grave, to love their children, to visit the grave on each anniversary and to remarry.
Thus Sahul has vowed to build a building without equal in the world for the spouse who was at the same time his political councilor, intelligent and skilful. The construction lasted 22 years, and was finished in the year 1631 and became a "symbol of eternal love." Taj Mahal is located on a terrace of white marble which emphasize the huge monument and 4 minaret. The palace comprises besides itself a very beautiful garden and a mosque.
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Agra is probably one of the oldest cities of India. Nestled on the banks of the river Yamuna, it is home to India’s great Taj Mahal. Famous as the capital of the Mughals, it is known for its magnificent gardens and exquisite forts. A center for art and culture it a must see for every traveler. Agra is the third largest city in Uttar Pradesh with a population of about two lakh. Agra enjoys a warm summer from April to May and a cold winter from December to February. Although the main language of the city is Hindi; English and Urdu are also widely spoken. The primary religion of Agra is Hinduism and Islam, though the city is the birth place... Read more »
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