Agra Facts
Built in : 1631
Built by : Fifth Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan
Location : Banks of River Yamuna in Agra, India
Time Period : 22 years (1631 - 1653)
Estimated Money Spent: 35 million rupees Number of artisans involved: 20000 approximately
Timings: 6am to 7pm (closed on Fridays and public holidays) Chief Architect: Ustad Isa Khan
The Taj Mahal is considered to be the seventh wonder of the world. About 20000 artisans gave shape to the elegy of love.The walls and dome of Taj Mahal were covered with semi precious stones and gems that were later plundered in successive wars.
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