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Taj Mahal . By Tiffani Odle 3-205. Table Of Contents. Why was it built? Who was it built for? When was it built? Where was it built? What was it made of?. Why was it built?. The T aj Mahal was built in memory of an emperor’s wife. The emperor’s name was Shah Jahan.
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Taj Mahal By Tiffani Odle 3-205
Table Of Contents • Why was it built? • Who was it built for? • When was it built? • Where was it built? • What was it made of?
Why was it built? • The Taj Mahal was built in memory of an emperor’s wife. • The emperor’s name was Shah Jahan.
Who was it built for? • It was built for Mumtaz Mahal. • She had died on June 17,1631.
When was it built? • It was built around 1632. • It finished around 1653.
Where was it built? • It was built in Agra, India. • Agra is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the nothern state of Uttar Pradesh,India.
What was it made of? • It was made of white domed marble. • A style that combines elements from Islamic,Indian,and Persian architectural styles.
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