The Taj Mahal was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction began in 1632 and involved over 20,000 workers, taking 22 years to complete at a cost of around 40 million rupees. Built from white marble and precious stones, the Taj Mahal is a prime example of Mughal architecture that blends Islamic, Persian, Indian and Turkish influences into a symmetrical design centered around a holy dome. It was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for its architectural beauty and as a monument to human creativity.

1. TAJ MAHAL
FREDY - JONATHAN - ARITZ

2. DESCRIPTION
The overall design is inspired by a series of Timurid
and Mughal buildings. The Taj Mahal is symmetrical,
with a holly dome.
The Taj Mahal is located in India.
In 1983, it was recognised by Unesco as a World
Heritage Site.
The Taj Mahal has never been on UNESCO danger
list.

3. THE SITE
About 15,000 people go to this place, But
as these are not current data, we do not
know exactly. It is also very relevant and
no one lives in the Taj Mahal.

4. What does it
symbolize?
The Taj Mahal for many symbolizes the
love towards loved ones, all this
comparing it to the love that the Mughal
emperor felt towards his wife who died
after giving birth to the fourteenth son of
the emperor.

5. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE TAJ MAHAL
How many people built it: Twenty thousand men were involved in its construction.
How long they took: The project took twenty-two years and cost forty million rupees.
What materials were used: The Taj Mahal was built with the finest materials using white
marble that had to be transported to the area on the backs of elephants. It also included
precious stones such as sapphire, amethysts, quartz and even diamonds.
Type of architecture:The Taj Mahal is considered the most beautiful example of Mogola
architecture, a style that combines elements of Islamic, Persian, Indian and even Turkish
architecture. The monument has achieved special notoriety for the romantic character of its
inspiration.

6. It is famous only
for UNESCO
The Taj Mahal is considered
worldwide to be one of the most
beautiful buildings ever created. The
exquisite marble structure in Agra,
India, is a mausoleum, an eternal
monument to a man's love for his
favourite wife.

7. Who built the Taj Mahal?
The Muslim emperor Shah Jahan ordered the
construction of the Taj Mahal.
This wonder of the world was commissioned to
the court architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori.
The Muslim emperor Shah Jahan (1592-1666)
ordered it to be built to pay homage to his
fourth wife and favorite, Arjumand Banu
Begum, better known as Mumtaz Mahal, who
died giving birth to the monarch's fourteenth
daughter.
Ustad Ahmad Lahori