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1.Basic Information Location : Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India Built : 1632–1648 AD (16 years for the main structure, additional 5 years for surroundings) Commissioned By : Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan Architect : Ustad Ahmad Lahauri is believed to be the chief architect. Significance : A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of eternal love. 2.Historical Background Purpose : The Taj Mahal was built as a mausoleum for Shah Jahan's beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth in 1631. Inspiration : It reflects Shah Jahan's deep love for Mumtaz and the Mughal tradition of monumental architecture. 3.Architecture Style : Mughal architecture, blending Indian, Persian, and Islamic styles Materials : White marble from Makrana (Rajasthan). Precious and semi-precious stones, including jade, crystal, turquoise, and lapis lazuli, were inlaid into the marble. Red sandstone for the surrounding structures. Layout : The central structure is a square tom...

1.Great Wall of China Location : China Built : 7th Century BC to the 16th Century Length : Approximately 21,196 km (13,171 miles ) Purpose : Built to protect Chinese states from invasions by nomadic tribes. Materials : Stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials. Significance : An extraordinary engineering marvel symbolizing China's strength and unity. Interesting Fact: It is not a single continuous wall but a series of walls and fortifications. 2.Petra Location : Jordan Built : Around 312 BC by the Nabataeans. Purpose : A trade hub and city carved into rose-red sandstone cliffs. Significance : Known as the "Rose City" for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. Interesting Fact: Rediscovered in 1812 by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt after centuries of being unknown to the Western world. 3.Christ the Redeemer Location : Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Built: Completed in 1931 Height : 30 meters (98 feet), with a 28-meter (92 ...