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With reference to the Mughal Empire, explain briefly the significance of the following:
Taj Mahal
Solution
Taj Mahal - Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built this monument. It is located at Agra. Shah Jahan built this movement in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument reflects the Mughal style of architecture as it is made of pure white marble. The main structure is constructed on a high platform. On each of the four corners of this platform, there is a minaret. The central dome rises to a height of 56.1 meters. The interior has an octagonal chamber. The marble dome in the center looks like an inverted lotus. The grave is in the lower chamber, underground. Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983 and was declared as one of the Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.
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