Facts about Taj Mahal

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00:00The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal in 1632 in memory of his beloved wife,

00:08Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. The construction of the Taj Mahal took around 22

00:14years. From 1632 to 1653, over 20,000 artisans and workers were involved in its creation.

00:24The Taj Mahal is an excellent example of Mughal architecture,

00:28which combines elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish, and Indian architectural styles.

00:35The structure is primarily made of white marble, which was brought from Makrana in Rajasthan.

00:41Precious and semi-precious stones like jade, crystal, lapis lazuli, amethyst, and turquoise

00:49were inlaid into the marble. The Taj Mahal attracts millions of visitors each year from

00:54around the world. It is a major tourist destination and a symbol of India's rich cultural heritage.