7 Incredible Facts About Agra’s Taj Mahal
By Anshika Verma
21, Dec 2024 12:46 PM
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Taj Mahal, agra
Taj Mahal is known for its presentation of architectural beauty. Let’s explore some incredible facts about Agra’s Taj Mahal.
Taj Mahal is taller than Delhi’s Qutub Minar
Taj Mahal has the height of 73m and the height of Qutub Minar is 72.5m.
10 replicas of the Taj around the world
There are more than 10 replicas of Taj Mahal around the world but none of them are as beautiful as Taj Mahal.
The colour of the monument keeps changing
The colour of Taj Mahal keeps changing throughout the day as the sun ascends and descends.
Value of the Taj Mahal today
The value of Taj Mahal is around INR 70 million as it is a vintage monument that was built in the year 1653.
Use of precious stones
There are several precious stones that are used in the construction of Taj Mahal including pearls, diamonds, emeralds and sapphires.
Over 1000 elephants were used
Elephants played a crucial role in the construction of Taj Mahal. Over 1000 elephants were used in the transfer of the material.
It took 20 years and 20000 workers
Taj Mahal took 20 years to complete and more than 20,000 workers were employed in the construction.
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