Write in detail about any two historical monuments
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1. Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal lit. 'Crown of the Palace', originally the Rauza-i-munawwara is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658) to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall.
2. Red Fort
The Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi (in Old Delhi) in India that served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort on 12 May 1638, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. Originally red and white, its painting is credited to architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori, who also constructed the Taj Mahal.
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As stated in the question, the Taj Mahal and Meenakshi temple are the two historical monuments detailed further.
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Taj Mahal, Agra
The Taj Mahal, one of the most stunning and well-known structures in the city of Agra, is listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Shahjahan, a Mughal emperor, erected this monument out of white marble in honor of his devoted wife. This world heritage site is a favorite destination for tourists and lovers from all over the world because of its stunning architecture and fascinating history.
Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
In the Hindu temple city of Madurai, Meenakshi Temple is located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River. The majority of Hindu and Tamil worshippers as well as architectural admirers from all over the world visit this temple, which is dedicated to Parvati and her husband Shiva. It is estimated that this shrine's 14 gopurams have 33,000 statues. If you are captivated by art and cultural history, it is without a doubt a location to visit.