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The Taj Mahal is regarded as one of eight wonders of the world. It is located in Agra city of Uttar Pradesh state in India. The Taj Mahal was built by a Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (died 1666 A.D.) in the memory of his loving wife and queen Mumtaz Mahal. It is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning
architectural beauty is beyond description at dawn and sunset.
The Taj Mahal was constructed over a period of twenty-two years, employing twenty thousand workers. It was completed in 1648 A.D. at a cost of 32 Million Rupees. The master architect was Ustad Isa, the renowned Islamic architect of his time. The Taj Mahal stands on a raised, square platform (186 x 186 feet) with its four corners, forming an unequal octagon. The architectural design has the interlocking arabesque concept, in which each element stands on its own and exactly integrates with the main structure. It uses the principles of self-replicating geometry and symmetry of architectural elements. The entire mausoleum is decorated with inlaid designs of flowers and calligraphy using precious gems.
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