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Why Taj Mahal is a miracle?

It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is a work of art by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. In fact, it is one of the few places in the world where one can witness an uninterrupted fall and rise of water and the best example of a water-carved monument.



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The Taj Mahal took 22 years to build. More than 22,000 labourers worked in the construction of the Taj Mahal. The construction of the Taj Mahal cost 3.2 crores of rupees at that time. Various Precious stones were brought from various countries for the building of the Taj Mahal.

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So, is the Taj Mahal a mosque? The answer is no. Although the Taj Mahal complex includes a mosque and other buildings, it is primarily a mausoleum. The central structure houses the tombs of Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

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There are two separate tickets you can purchase. For 1100 rupees you get access to the gardens outside the Taj Mahal. If you'd also like to go inside the mausoleum, be sure to buy a separate ticket for 200 rupees. This comes out to a total of 1300 rupees which is about $19 US.

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