Taj Mahal is a mausoleum which is located in Agra (north of India), it was built by the ruler of India at the time in order to commemorate the loss of his 38 year old wife who died in childbirth. The construction of Taj Mahal started on 1632AD and went on for more than 20 years with more than 20,000 workers. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage”.

Taj Mahal literally means: “crown of palaces”.

Taj Mahal, India

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Taj Mahal, India

Taj Mahal, India

Taj Mahal, India

Taj Mahal, India

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Taj Mahal, India

Taj Mahal, India

Taj Mahal, India

Taj Mahal, India