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The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal, died during childbirth. She asked

him to make a rich mausoleum for her. He decided to make the Taj Mahal

paradise on Earth . It took thousands of workers to build the Taj Mahal, and the

building materials were sourced from all over India. Craftspeople and experts from

different countries helped build the tomb. Inside the tomb, the walls are decorated with

semiprecious stones . The reflecting pools show the upside-down image of

the Taj Mahal. The building also changes colors during the day , appearing pink, white,

and golden.

paradise on Earth semiprecious stones the upside-down image

a rich mausoleum craftspeople and experts changes colors during the day

Unit 2 | The Taj Mahal: A Monument of Love