The sultan’s palace from Aladdin.
Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal was completed in 1648 and has since remained one of India’s most prized architectural gems.
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The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum - or tomb and monument - built in the mid-17th Century in Agra, India. It was built for the ruler of the Mughal Empire in memory of his favourite wife. This beautiful building is regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the world. The Taj Mahal is decorated with 28 different varieties of precious and semi-precious stones. It is said that the Emperor was so heartbroken when his wife died that he ordered his court to go into mourning for two years. Many tourists like to take tours around the building and enjoy the wonderful view inside of the Taj Mahal. It's such an inspirational site to see!
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