Taj Mahal: The UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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Taj Mahal, a mausoleum of ivory-white marble, was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal
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It was built in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on the banks of the Yamuna River in the 17th century
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Taj Mahal is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture and was constructed between 1631 AD and 1648 AD
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Over 20,000 artisans were involved in the construction of Taj Mahal. Ustad-Ahmad Lahori was its main architect
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It is believed that Shah Jahan invited artisans from Italy and Persia (ancient Iran) to work on Taj Mahal
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It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. It attracts about 80 lakh visitors every year
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In 2007, Taj Mahal was declared one of the new 7 wonders of the world
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