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  2. Taj Mahal - Wikipedia

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    The Taj Mahal (/ ˌ t ɑː dʒ m ə ˈ h ɑː l, ˌ t ɑː ʒ-/ TAHJ mə-HAHL, TAHZH-⁠; Hindi: [taːdʒ ˈmɛɦ(ɛ)l]; lit. ' Crown of the Palace ' ) is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra , Uttar Pradesh , India.

  3. Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah - Wikipedia

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    He hailed from Iran and served Akbar and was the father of the famous Nur Jahan and grandfather of Mumtaz Mahal of the Taj Mahal fame. He was made Vazir (Prime Minister) after Nur Jahan's marriage with Jahangir in 1611 and held the mansab of 7000/7000 and the title : "I'timad-Ud-Daulah" (The Lord treasurer). He died at Agra in 1622, a few ...

  4. Administration Building (Randolph Air Force Base) - Wikipedia

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    The 902nd Mission Support Group Office of the Staff Judge Advocate operates on the first floor of the Taj. [ 7 ] The building was nicknamed the Taj Mahal [ 8 ] in its early years, due to what some thought was an architectural similarity to the Taj Mahal in India, and is commonly referred to as "the Taj". [ 6 ]

  5. Origins and architecture of the Taj Mahal - Wikipedia

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    While the large, domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar part of the monument, the Taj Mahal is an extensive complex of buildings and gardens that extends over 22.44 hectares (55.5 acres) [note 1] [1] and includes subsidiary tombs, waterworks infrastructure, the small town of Taj Ganji to the south and a 'moonlight garden' to the north of ...

  6. Taj Mahal replicas and derivatives - Wikipedia

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    The Taj Mahal in Agra, India (2004). The Taj Mahal, an iconic structure in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, has inspired numerous replicas and derivatives. [1] It is a major tourist attraction and has been regarded as one of the seven wonders of the modern world. [2]

  7. Taj Mahal Palace Hotel - Wikipedia

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    The Taj Mahal Palace is a heritage, five-star, luxury hotel in the Colaba area of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, situated next to the Gateway of India. Built in the Indo-Saracenic style, it opened in 1903 as the Taj Mahal Hotel and has historically often been known simply as "The Taj".

  8. Taj Mahal (palace) - Wikipedia

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    The architecture of Taj Mahal has British, French, Mughal, Arabic and Hindu influences. [1] The palace contains 120 rooms, a hall of mirrors or sheesh mahal and the savon bhadon pavilion, an elaborate fountain like structure that simulated the effect of rain. The main entrance is a seven-storied structure.

  9. Makrana marble - Wikipedia

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    Makrana marble is being used in the construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhaya and it was also [1] used in the construction of the Taj Mahal.. Makrana marble is a type of white marble, popular for use in sculpture and building decor.