Built by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum after the death of his third and favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is considered by many the most beautiful example of muslim architecture in the world. The dome and surrounding minarets viewed from the gardens have become the most photographed structure in India and are the country's most popular tourist attraction.Construction of the Taj Mahal required 20,000 men and saw architects and craftsmen brought in from every part of the Islamic world. The tomb and dome are constructed of white marble, and the interior walls are inlaid with precious stones such as sapphire, turquoise, jade, lapis lazuli and many more.
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