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The Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is a white marble tomb in Agra, India, built by Emperor Shah Jahan. It was built in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

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The Taj Mahal is made of white marble that changes colour in different light.

All about The Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is a white marble tomb in Agra, India. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Construction took more than twenty years and used workers and materials from across the empire.

The Taj Mahal is decorated with carved patterns and inlaid precious stones. Its marble appears to change colour in different light, from pink at dawn to golden in the evening. It is one of the most famous buildings in the world.

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