While visiting India, there are many sites and tourist attractions that one could see and truly enjoy. However, many think of the Taj Mahal as the main attraction in India, and it is my favorite as well. Although it is a very beautiful place, very few know its origin and why it was built. In this post, I will provide the history about it.
The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, a city located in Northern India, close to the capital, New Delhi. The Taj Mahal was built by a man by the name of Shah Jahan, who was the ruler of India at the time. He built it in honor of his late third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. According to TajMahal.com, it took 20,000 laborers and 32 crores, or 320 million rupees in an impressive 22 years. 32 crores in American Dollars is a whopping 5 million dollars, which was a lot of money for the time. Construction began in 1632 and was completed in 1654. Here is a picture of the Taj Mahal:
Take notice of the fact that the whole mausoleum is made of marble stone. The marble domes are are framed by four minarets, which is the call to prayer for Muslims according to National Geographic. As you can see in the picture, there is a large reflecting pool in the middle, and around the complex is large gardens filled with a variety of flowers. Both Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal are buried in the tomb.
I would highly recommend visiting the Taj Mahal because there is nothing like it or as beautiful. According to National Geographic, more than 3 million people visit the Taj Mahal each year, and you can visit the city by taking a train, bus, and airplanes.
The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, a city located in Northern India, close to the capital, New Delhi. The Taj Mahal was built by a man by the name of Shah Jahan, who was the ruler of India at the time. He built it in honor of his late third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. According to TajMahal.com, it took 20,000 laborers and 32 crores, or 320 million rupees in an impressive 22 years. 32 crores in American Dollars is a whopping 5 million dollars, which was a lot of money for the time. Construction began in 1632 and was completed in 1654. Here is a picture of the Taj Mahal:
I would highly recommend visiting the Taj Mahal because there is nothing like it or as beautiful. According to National Geographic, more than 3 million people visit the Taj Mahal each year, and you can visit the city by taking a train, bus, and airplanes.
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