The Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is one of the most important landmarks in India. It is located in Agra, India.
Emperor (king) Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife. It was built between 1631 and 1648. It needed 20,000 workers to complete the building, including men and women. It was built with white marble with gems from all over the world.
Emperor (king) Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife. It was built between 1631 and 1648. It needed 20,000 workers to complete the building, including men and women. It was built with white marble with gems from all over the world.
The Yamuna River flows by the Taj Mahal. There is a style of writing called calligraphy that is engraved on the walls of the buildings.
Click HERE to explore the Taj Mahal online! You can click on the arrows to move around inside and go to different rooms. You can also to click on the different pictures of the Taj Mahal to start videos that will teach you more about the history and construction. As you are exploring, think about any connections you can make between this famous Indian landmark and famous places you have visited in the United States.