5 White Marble Monuments In India

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9 April 2024

India, a land of rich cultural heritage and architectural marvels, is home to several iconic monuments crafted from marble 

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Here is a list of 5 breathtakingly beautiful white marble monuments that you should see at least once in your lifetime 

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The Taj Mahal in Agra is undoubtedly one of the most iconic marble monuments in India

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Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture

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Lotus Temple, also known as Baha'i House of Worship, is one of the most prominent landmarks in New Delhi 

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The building is composed of 27 free-standing marble-clad “petals” arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides, with nine doors opening onto a central hall 

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Bibi Ka Maqbara in Aurangabad bears a striking resemblance to the Taj Mahal and due to this, it is popularly known as the Mini Taj of the Deccan

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Bibi Ka Maqbara, the burial place of Aurangzeb's wife Rabia-ud-Durrani, features intricately carved marble screens, elegant minarets and lush gardens

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Nestled in the Aravalli hills of Rajasthan, the Ranakpur Jain Temple is a breathtaking white marble temple complex dedicated to Lord Adinath

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The temple comprises 1444 intricately carved pillars, 24 pillared halls accompanied by 80 domes which are borne by 400 columns

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Jaswant Thada, also known as the Taj Mahal of Marwar, is an exquisite marble monument in Jodhpur, Rajasthan

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Built in 1899 by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur, Jaswant Thada is a memorial dedicated to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II

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