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The Taj Mahal
For many years, the Taj Mahal has inspired many people. It was one of the most immaculate architectural creations of the world. It has drawn people from all walks of life to witness this ultimate memorial and few have been unmoved by its unmatched beauty. Not only was the Taj Mahal a symbol of Shah Jahan's love for his wife, it also encompassed a design combing different cultures and was built with a sophistication unknown to the period.
Persian for crown and palace, the Taj Mahal was built for the wife of Shah Jahan to memoralize her. Jahan's wife, Mumtaz Mahal, translate as First Lady of the Palace, died after the birth of her 14th child. The Taj Mahal stands in the city of Agra, India, located in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh on the banks of the Yamuna River.
The design of the Taj Mahal was a combination of Islamic, Persian, Hindu and earlier Mughal architecture. Hindu craftsman, sculptors and stonecutters were involved in creating the Taj. The......

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