Taj Mahal Facts

When did they start building it , When did they finish

1632 , 1653

What is the full height of the Taj Mahal?

171 meters (561 feet)

How long did it take to build the Taj mahal

20 years

What is a mausoleum?

A building that contains tombs

What does the Taj Mahal include in it?

A large garden, a reflecting pool, a mosque, and, other mausoleum

which city is the taj mahal located

Agra

What type of building is the Taj Mahal?

Mausoleum

How many tourists does the Taj Mahal attract every year?

Millions

What is the Taj Mahal considered to be in India?

One of the most admired works of art, famous landmark, and a tourist attraction

Who is Mutmtaz Mahal

The third wife of emporer shah jahan

what does taj mahal means

crown of palaces

who is Shah jahan

emperor of india and husband of Mumtaz Mahal

what are mausoleum created for

for honor of influential people

why was it built

for the final resting place for Mumtaz mahal

What is an "enion dome"?

large dome

What is one of the Taj Mahal's most recognizable features?

large white dome

What is the Taj Mahal made of

white marble

Where is the Taj Mahal located?

India