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

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• Taj Mahal is a mausoleum built by Emperor Mughal, Shah Jahan, to commemorate his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died while giving birth to the 14th child.
• The construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632 and was completed in 1653 involving around 20,000 workers.
• Taj Mahal is located in the city of Agra, India, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
• This building is made of white marble imported from Rajasthan and decorated with gemstones such as Yakut, Zamrud, and Safir.
• Taj Mahal is known as one of the most beautiful mughal architecture examples and is a symbol of eternal love.
• Aside from being a tomb, Taj Mahal also has a function as a place of worship for Muslims.
• There are several legends related to the construction of the Taj Mahal, one of which is that Shah Jahan ordered that the hands of the workers involved in the construction be cut so that they cannot make similar buildings.
• During the British colonial period in India, Taj Mahal was used as a military headquarters and was once a target of attacks during World War II.
• In 1983, Taj Mahal was registered as the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Every year, Taj Mahal is visited by millions of tourists from all over the world and is one of the most famous Indian tourism icons.