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The white marble of the Taj Mahal reflects different shades—pinkish in the morning, bright white in the afternoon, and golden under the moonlight.
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The Taj Mahal was constructed using 28 different types of precious and semi-precious stones sourced from places like China, Tibet, Sri Lanka, and Arabia.
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During World War II and the Indo-Pak wars, the Taj Mahal was covered with huge bamboo scaffolding to disguise it from enemy bombers.
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At 73 meters (240 feet) high, the Taj Mahal is actually taller than the Qutub Minar (73 meters vs. 72.5 meters).
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As you approach the Taj Mahal, it appears to get smaller, and when you walk away, it looks bigger—an incredible optical illusion!
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The Taj Mahal’s foundation is built on a wooden base, which remains strong because of the moisture from the Yamuna River. If the river dries up, the Taj could collapse!
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The four minarets around the Taj Mahal are slightly tilted outward to protect the main dome in case of an earthquake.
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Beneath the Taj Mahal, there are sealed underground rooms—their exact purpose remains a mystery.
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Construction started in 1632 and finished in 1653, involving 20,000 artisans and 1,000 elephants to transport materials.
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Legend says Shah Jahan wanted to build a Black Taj Mahal across the Yamuna River, but historians believe it was just an unbuilt garden project.
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