Taj Mahal

Guide Note: The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India. It is an architectural wonder of our world. Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his dear wife and queen Mumtaz Mahal.

Fast Facts:

1. One of the Seven Wonders of the World
2. Its construction required 22 years, 20,000 workers and 1,000 elephants.
3. As many as 28 different varieties of semi-precious and precious stones were used to adorn the Taj with exquisite inlay work.

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1. Wikipedia: Taj Mahal
2. Taj Mahal: Taj Mahal Guide
3. New 7 Wonders: Taj Mahal
4. Virtual travel: Explore the Taj Mahal
5. Islamic Art: The Taj Mahal - Islamic Arhitecture
6. PBS: Taj Mahal: Memorial to Love
7. India E-news: Jubilation as Taj Mahal is among new Seven Wonders

Taj Mahal Recent News

• Google News: New Seven Wonders
• Reuters: Bollywood film seeks to cash in on new Taj Mahal fame
• Yahoo News: Taj Mahal among new 7 Wonders of World

Taj Mahal Literature

• Lesley A. Dutemple: The Taj Mahal
• Christine Moorcroft : The Taj Mahal (Great Buildings)
• Ebba Koch: The Complete Taj Mahal
• Amina Okada: Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal Videos and Images

• UNESCO: Taj Mahal
• World Heritage : Taj Mahal (360 degrees panoramic view)
• Google Videos: Taj Mahal, Agra
• Youtube: Taj Mahal Agra India

Taj Mahal in Movies

• Wikipedia: The Taj Mahal (2000)

Taj Mahal Myths

• BBC: The Taj Mahal and the Controversy Surrounding Its Origins
• Stephen Knapp: Was the Taj Mahal a Vedic Temple?
• Hindunet: The Taj Mahal is Tejomahalay- A Hindu Temple

Taj Mahal Message Boards & Blogs

• Google Blog Search: Taj Mahal - The symbol of love and beauty
• Google Blog Search: Taj Mahal - The New Seven Wonders Of The World

Taj Mahal Businesses

• New Delhi, India: Taj Mahal Hotel
• Bombay, India: Taj Mahal Palace & Tower
• Atlantic City, NJ: Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort

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