TAJ MAHAL

TAJ MAHAL

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October 17th 2009
Tāj Mahal Main article: Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal Agras Taj Mahal is one of the most famous buildings in the world, the mausoleum of Shah Jahāns favorite wife, Mumtāz Mahal. It is one of the New Seven Wonders of the world, and one of three World Heritage Sites in Agra. Completed in 1653 CE., the Tāj Mahal was built by the Mughal king Shāh Jahān as the final resting place for his beloved wife, ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more