Author: Nikshey Dhiman Date: 04/02/2024
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One of the wonders of the world Taj Mahal is situated in Agra and it is a beautiful tourist destination.
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The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz.
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A guest house and a mosque are part of the 17-hectare (42-acre) complex that is centered around the tomb.
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Although the mausoleum's construction was essentially finished in 1643, other project phases required an additional ten years of work.
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It is thought that the Taj Mahal complex was finished in its entirety in 1653, for a cost estimated to have been around ₹32 million. This translates to about ₹35 billion (US$498 million) in 2023.
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Shah Jahan was mesmerized by the splendor of the property on which Raja Jai Singh I's mansion stood on the southern edge of Agra.
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Shah Jahan selected this location for the construction of Mumtaz's tomb, and Jai Singh consented to give it to the emperor.
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