The Taj Mahal

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The Taj Mahal mausoleum-mosque is a recognized masterpiece of world heritage and is located in the Indian city of Agra, near the Jamna river. Taj Mahal means " Crown of the Mughals »

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According to an old legend, the future Shah Jahan , Prince Guram went to the market, where he saw a poor girl. As soon as he looked into her eyes, the Prince knew that the girl would become his wife. Arjumand Bano Begum, who was 19 years old, became the second wife of Prince Guram . After marriage, she received the name Mumtaz and among other women for a long time won the heart of Shah Jahan . During the struggle for the throne, she became a loyal companion of her husband and his associate

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Mumtaz's wife played an important role in the government's life. The Shah arranged various feasts and receptions in her honor, took his beloved wife to all important state ceremonies, state councils, and considered her opinion in making important decisions. According to one version, Mumtaz gave birth to her 9 or 13 children. She died in 1636 or 1629.

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The future landmark of India was built by 20,000 people for 22 years. The tomb was surrounded by a red Sandstone wall. In front of them, a beautiful large courtyard was laid out, which was planned to be used as a garden. According to another legend, on the opposite side of the river J amna , the Shah began to build a second mausoleum, the same shape as for his late wife, only black. However, he failed to complete the construction: his son Aurangzeb took over and imprisoned his father in the Red Fort. Shah Jahan spent the last years of his life under house arrest and died in 1666.