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symbolized by the lush green gardens prominent emperors and from
on the right side of the Yamuna, was abroad. Some goods were also

started in 1631, which was completed imported from far-flung areas. There
in 1653. is a different opinion among
historians about the cost incurred on

The Taj Mahal is built on design the construction of the Taj Mahal.
traditions of Persian and Some historians say that Rs 3 crore
earlier Mughal architecture. Mainly was spent in the construction of the

the inspiration came from Taj Mahal at that time.
successful Timurid and Mughal
buildings including the Gur-e How to reach there?

Amir (the tomb of Timur, progenitor
of the Mughal dynasty, Taj Mahal is situated in the city of
in Samarkand), Humayun’s Agra, which is in turn located at 204
Tomb, Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s kilometers to the south of Delhi.

Tomb (sometimes called the Baby
Taj), and Shah Jahan’s own Jama • By Road –There are bus
Masjid in Delhi. Earlier Mughal services that can help you to

buildings were primarily constructed reach in Agra from a bunch
of red sandstone. of important cities, such as
Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura and
Shah Jahan preferred the use of white Fatehpur-Sikri, among

marble with semi-precious stones. others. Local transportation
Buildings under his encouragement then can get you to the
reached new levels of refinement. The place.

materials used to make this • By Rail –The rest of the
monument, are derived from various nation can easily reach Agra
sources. Mainly White stones were with the help of railways.
brought from Nagrar based Makrana There are three stations, the

and red stones were recommended main Agra Cantonment as
from Dhaulpur and Fatehpur Sikri. well as two others of Raja-
Yellow and black stones were erected Ki-Mandi and Agra Fort,

from Nirbad and Charakoh. Some which are near Taj Mahal.
precious stones and gold and silver Trains such as Rajdhani, Taj
items were procured from some Express, Shatabdi and

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