10 Interesting Fact About The history and significance of the Taj Mahal

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• Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Mughal Shah Jahan as a sign of love and respect for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died while giving birth to their 14th child.
• Taj Mahal construction began in 1632 and was completed in 1653, it took almost 21 years.
• The entire Taj Mahal building is made of white marble taken from the mine in Rajasthan.
• The cost of building Taj Mahal is estimated to reach 32 million rupees, equivalent to approximately 1 billion US dollars in 2021.
• Taj Mahal has a mixed architecture from the traditions of Persian, Islam, India, and Mughal.
• Taj Mahal has a clock tower located on the southern side of the building, which can show time with accuracy of up to two seconds.
• The number of visitors who come to Taj Mahal every year reaches around 7-8 million people.
• Taj Mahal was the target of attacks during the Indian rebellion in 1857, but was successfully rescued by British troops.
• Taj Mahal is considered one of the miracles of the modern world and has been a UNESCO world heritage since 1983.
• Besides being a popular tourist spot, Taj Mahal is also often used as a background in Bollywood films and is an inspiration for many artists and writers around the world.