Is the Taj Mahal a symbol of love?

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The Taj Mahal is one of the most iconic and romanticised buildings on earth. Commissioned by a Mughal ruler to mark the passing of his beloved wife, it is thought that this monumental marble mausoleum was built by some 20,000 stone carvers, masons and artists. Perhaps 1,000 eleph ... Show More

“The mutual affection and harmony between the two had reached a degree never seen between a husband and wife…” The Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, tells the story of the imperial power and strength of the Mughal Empire, ... Show More

Known as the ‘Crown of the Palace’, the Taj Mahal has become a global icon that’s visited by millions of people each year. Although it’s widely regarded as a masterpiece in architecture, design, and craft, its origin story is one of tragic love.  So who was the man who had the Ta ... Show More

Located in the city of Agra in the state of Uttar Pradesh sits the most iconic building in India, the Taj Mahal.In many ways, the Taj Mahal has become a symbol of India. You will find its image and name on Indian restaurants and businesses around the world. But how did this build ... Show More

Relax and get sleepy with a timeless love story set in 17th-century India - an eternal love carved in marble: The Tale of the Taj Mahal. It recounts the epic romance between Emperor Shah Jahan and his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and stands as a symbol of their undying love.  🔥 D ... Show More

In 1992, a photograph of Princess Diana alone on a bench in front of the Taj Mahal became one of the most famous photos in the world. Anwar Hussein was a photographer who documented the lives of the British royal family. His first visit to the Taj Mahal was to photograph Prince C ... Show More

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Learn about the building of the Taj Mahal in India and other architecture built in the name of love such as the Swallow's Nest, Mystery Castle, and UFO House. 📖  Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStories.com 📺 YouTube 👍 Facebook | Instagram 🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Hist ... Show More

En temps de guerre, certaines choses précieuses demandent à être cachées.Durant le second conflit mondial, les Britanniques ont, par exemple, décidé de camoufler le dôme... du Taj Mahal ! À l'abri des regards La cathédrale de Reims ravagée par un incendie : voilà, sans doute, l'i ... Show More