The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their 14th child. It is located in Agra, India on the southern bank of the Yamuna River, about 200 km from New Delhi. Construction began in 1632 and took over 20,000 workers 22 years to complete the stunning white marble structure, which is renowned as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.

1. The Taj Mahal

2. Contents Page
» Who Made Taj Mahal?
» Where Is It Located?
» How Long Did It Take To Build It?
» What Does Taj Mahal Mean?
» Why Is Taj Mahal Famous?

3. Who Made Taj Mahal And Why?
Emperor Shah
Jahan built it.
He lived from
1628 – 1666.
He made Taj
Mahal in the
memory of his
wife and queen
Mumtaz Mahal,
(Her real name
was Arjumand
Banu). they
married on 1612

4. Where Is It Located?
City: Arga, on the banks of River Yamuna
State: Uttar Pradesh
Distance from New Delhi: 204 km
(Approximately)
New Delhi
River Yamuna

5. How Long Did It Take To Build
Taj Mahal?
It took 22 years to build it, they began
building it in 1631 and it was completed
in 1653 and there were 20,000 workers
who helped. To build it there it costed 32
million rupees.

6. What Does Taj Mahal Mean?
Taj Mahal means
crown palace. It was
the grave of Mumtaz
Mahal at the lower
chamber, the grave of
Shah Jahan was
added to it later.

7. Why Is Taj Mahal Famous?
Taj Mahal is regarded as one
of the eight wonders of the
world. The Taj is the most
beautiful monument built by
the Mughals, the Muslim rulers
of India. Taj Mahal is built
entirely of white marble. Its
stunning architectural beauty
is beyond adequate
description, particularly at
dawn and sunset. The Taj
seems to glow in the light of
the full moon.