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Question
Answer the following question briefly:
Shah Jahan’s reign was an age of splendour and cultural brilliance. In this context, discuss: Taj Mahal
Solution
Taj Mahal: It took more than 20 years to complete the Taj Mahal, at a cost of one crore rupees at that time. It is made of pure white marble and is lavishly decorated with semi-precious stones and lace-like screens. It is an octagonal monument with a splendid dome and four slender minerals, set in a beautiful garden
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