mar 29, 1632 - Taj Mahal

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1632-1653 CE
Stone masonry and marble with inlay of precious and semiprecious stones, gardens
Ustad Ahmad Lahori (architect)
Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
• Built in honor of Shah Jahan's favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal who died during their 14th childbirth
• Meant to be a permanent resting place for his wife originally called Luminous Tomb
• Bulbous dome
• Sits on elevated foundation to be seen from across the river
• Minirets for just design

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