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Facts About The Taj Mahal
A few "Fascinating Facts About The Taj Mahal"..........
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The Taj Mahal in India was built by a powerful emperor called Shah Jahan. It was built as a tomb for his beloved wife, Mumtaz, who died while giving birth. The Taj Mahal would represent "Heaven on Earth" and no expense was spared in its construction.
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The Taj Mahal is one of the world's top tourist attractions, with around three million people visiting every year. Every month at the time of the full moon, tourists are allowed to visit at night to see how the white marble glows in the moonlight.
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In 1971, India and neighboring Pakistan were at war with each other. To protect the Taj Mahal from enemy bombers, a huge green cloth was draped over the building to make it almost impossible to see from the air.
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