Factual description on Taj Mahal
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"Taj Mahal is one of the "seven wonders of the world". The word Taj Mahal literally translates to 'crown of palaces'.Taj Mahal is an "ivory-white marble mausoleum" on the bank of "river Yamuna", located in the "Indian city of Agra".
The plans and "construction of the mausoleum" was first commissioned in the year "1632" by the "Mughal emperor Shah Jahan", to construct the tomb of his most favorite wife Mumtaz which was named Mumtaz Mahal. Later, as per his dying wish, Shah Jahan was also laid to rest in Taj Mahal near to his wife.
The tomb of Mumtaz is located in the center for about an area of 17 hectares which also includes a "mosque and a guest house". The mausoleum is surrounded by "river Yamuna" running behind and a "beautiful lush garden" in front of it."