In 1631, construction on the Taj Mahal began. Materials from various regions of India, Central Asia, and the Middle East were brought to Agra, and thousands of workers labored more than 20 years ...
yet they are used in Taj's construction," he added. Why a state wants to ignore part of India's history Art and religion in Mughal India Why is India's Taj Mahal turning green? Mr Mukhia rejects ...
Pollution, construction and insect dung are said to ... The government has previously shuttered thousands of factories near the Taj Mahal, but activists say its marble is still losing its lustre.
Plain and simple: This is the reason you come to Agra. The Taj Mahal is a majestic tomb built in the Mughal style, which combines Indian, Islamic and Persian architectural principles. Visitors ...