The Taj Mahal

Shah Jahan, the emperor of Mughal, built the Taj Mahal: a project started in 1631 and finished in 1653. It was built in memory of Mumtaz Mahal, his wife with whom he had 14 children, who died in 1631. The project took 22,000 laborers, so obviously it was a giant project. Top sculptors and craftsmen were called from around the world to complete the construction of the Taj Mahal, and to contribute to its incredible design and structure.

Today, the Taj Mahal is very significant because it is a big source of income for India. It is one of the world's most famous and attractive buildings of all time and because of this it is a HUGE a tourist attraction. Many people come to India solely to go to the Taj Mahal based on its beauty and history.