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Feb 2010
12m 54s

Is the Taj Mahal a symbol of love?

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The Taj Mahal was built by the Mogul ruler Shah Jahan as a memorial to his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. In this episode, Sarah and Katie delve into the stories of one of the world's most opulent mausoleums. 
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