10 Interesting facts about the Taj Mahal.

By Mr Raushan December 5, 2023

Taj Mahal is located in Agra city of India. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

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Wood has been used in the foundation of Taj Mahal. This is a wood that needs moisture to remain strong.

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Taj Mahal is the most visited building in the world. Every day around 12,000 people from all over the world come to see it.

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In the year 1983, Taj Mahal was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

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Taj Mahal, included in the seven wonders of the world, took 22 years to build. Its construction started in 1632 and ended in 1653.

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About 22,000 laborers were employed to complete the Taj Mahal.

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At that time, Rs 3.2 crores were spent in building the Taj Mahal. Which is equal to today's Rs 6800 crore.

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Taj Mahal earns approximately Rs 25 crore in a year.

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There is a duplicate building of Taj Mahal in Aurangabad which is famous by the name of 'Mini Taj'.

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Every year 20 to 40 lakh tourists visit the Taj Mahal, of which more than 2,00,000 are foreigners.

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