The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, India and was built between 1631 and 1648 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his favorite wife. It took over 20 years to construct using 1,000 elephants and 22,000 workers and was designed to be a symbol of Shah Jahan's love for his wife. The emperor was deeply grieved by his wife's death and ordered his court to mourn for two years.

1. TAJ MAHAL
By Tiffany Domenico

3. Where is the monument located?
Taj mahal is located in Agra,India!

4. Shan Jahan built this monument with helpers
between 1631 an 1648!

5. TAJ MAHAL WAS DESIGNED IN 1983!:o

6. Why was this monument built?
It was built for the ruler of the mughal empire in
memory of his favorite wife!

7. Interesting facts about the
monument.
1,000 elephants and 22,000 workers were used in its
construction which took 0ver 20 years.
It was said that the emperor was so heartbroken
when his wife died that he ordered his court to go
into morning court for 2 years.

8. Sources….
Tagliaferro,linda.Taj mahal.Boston:Bearport
pubishing company inc,2005.
Activity Village.http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/the-
taj-ma-hal.htm

9. Video of Taj mahal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37l11UzbvvA&safe=acti

10. Video of Taj mahal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37l11UzbvvA&safe=acti