8 Reasons why Taj Mahal is called The Symbol of Love

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Almost 22 years of hard labour by 20,000 workers, the Taj Mahal took 32 million Indian Rupees to build.

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This great monument was made by the King Shah Jahan fulfilling his beloved wife's last wish, showing his eternal love for her.

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Made from 28 types of precious imported stones, Taj Mahal was named after the king’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

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Best time to visit the Taj Mahal is October to March as the weather is perfectly pleasant.

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Built upon the Yamuna river in 1632, the architecture is done in such a way to last against any calamity or time.

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The interior walls are beautifully engraved and calligraphed with the Quranic writings.

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The Taj mahal's marble keeps changing color from morning to night, from pink, to white, to golden.

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Over 2 to 4 million visitors come every year to witness this symbol of love with their naked eyes.

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