This mausoleum built in India in around 1630 AD still attracts hundreds of visitors from various parts of the world. Its construction took a total of 22 years and the result was a monument that stands among the seven most famous wonders of the world. Sited in the modern day Agra city in Uttar Pradesh state, this soulful symbol of love is a true representation of unique early Mughal and Persian architecture. History of Taj Mahal: It was constructed as a gift by a husband to his beloved late wife. Having died during delivery, Mumtaz Mahal’s husband named Shan Jahan who was the then emperor had to give her a gift the world hadn’t seen before. On her death bed, the emperor wife had requested for a monument in her remembrance. He sought the services of a Persian engineer and astrologer who designed it. It hosted the tomb of the wife and later the emperor’s after his death and burial next to her wife. A total of 22000 workers had to be hired to build this monument and carry marble all
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