Agra
Monday, July 1, 2024
Taj Mahal is often a symbol of eternal love. But behind the mausoleum’s majesty was a cruel fraternal conflict enwrapped in interpretations of religious teachings.
THE building in Agra has become a symbol of love. Rising 73 meters high, made of white marble, and encompassing an area of 73 hectares, the Taj Mahal is intended to enchant anyone who sees it. Shah Jahan—the Mughal king who ordered its construction in 1631—had that in mind. He wanted to create the grandest memorial to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died that year. It was so magnificent that it took 23 years to complete the ent
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