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