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You must be familiar with India's Taj Mahal, a historical monument that was recognized by UNESCO in 2007 as one of the seven wonders of the world. If you visit India, it is mandatory for you to stop by just to see the beauty and uniqueness of the architecture of this magnificent building. India's Taj Mahal is estimated to have begun construction in 1632 AD to 1643 AD which took eleven years. However, construction during that time continued to then complete parts such as the tower, repair of the mosque, and the gate.
The beauty of the Taj Mahal building can be found in its unique architecture, which is a merger of two artistic cultures between the Persian and the Mughals who came from the Timurid Dynasty. The next beauty can be found in the types of rocks and marble used as building materials. With its different colors and various types, it gives the impression of precious beauty. Apart from its unique architectural style, the Taj Mahal also has a large garden that is beautifully arranged to be a perfect complement to the Taj Mahal building.
The Taj Mahal became one of the biggest tourist attractions in India before COVID-19 became one of the global pandemic disasters. The Taj Mahal can attract more than 7 million visitors every year and more than 20,000 visitors every day. However, after the pandemic, the Taj Mahal resumed operations by imposing visitor restrictions and implementing strict health protocol regulations.
From the beauty of the Taj Mahal building which became an icon of the Indian state, there is a sad and touching story and history in it. In its history, it is known that the Taj Mahal was the embodiment of the emperor's love at that time named Shah Janan for his ideal wife named Mumtaj Mahal. This building was made at the funeral of the wife. It is known that Mumtaj Mahal died in childbirth and the emperor's love for his wife was so deep that several months after that the emperor still felt prolonged sadness causing the emperor's hair and beard to turn completely white. The emperor felt feelings of sadness, loyalty, purity, and deep heartache in this majestic building. This is one of the reasons why the Taj Mahal in India is dominated by white in every building.
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