Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan. He was the Mongolian Emperor. He built it for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Why is it a 7 wonder?

• This amazing masterpiece is a 7 wonder because it is an abiding monument built out of unconditional love. It shows that love can survive through anything even a war.
• Plus it is considered one of the most beautiful building in the world

Cost, time, and Builders

• It cost 32 rupees which is equivalent to about $1.3 million dollars today.
• It took about 20 years to build. It was started around 1630 and was finished around 1650.
• Chief architect was Ustad Ahmad Lahawrī.

Cost, time, and Builders con.

• It took over 20,000 workers from India, Persia, the Ottoman Empire, and Europe
• During the construction, they used 1000 elephants

Background info on

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• The couple was married in 1612
• Mumtaz Mahal died while giving birth to her 14th child.
• The couple loved each other fiercely.

Is it open to the public?

• Yes, it is.
• There are 2-4 million tourists every year

Where is it?

On the southern bank of the Yamuna River in India

Description on Monument

• It is a combination of indian, persian, and islamic influences.
• There are five different parts: the main gateway, the garden, the jawab (means mimic-the reflection pool), and the mausoleum