How many visitors does the Taj attract every year?
According to the video clip, it's 2 million tourists.
According to the official website for the Taj, it's 7 to 8 million, with more than 0.8 million from overseas.
100
What can you see as soon as you enter the Hindu-touch gateway?
a raised marble watercourse
100
Which poet wrote, "Only let this one teardrop, this Taj Mahal, glisten spotlessly bright on the cheek of time, forever and ever"?
Tagore
100
What material is the mausoleum made out of?
white marble
200
What did Emperor Jahan's son do to him?
He deposed Jahan and put him under house arrest.
200
When do most tourists come to see the Taj Mahal?
Cooler months such as October, November, and February.
200
Who had the Taj built?
Emperor Shah Jahan
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What was the function of the Taj?
It was a mausoleum.
200
Who is buried in the Taj?
Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan
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How old was Emperor Jahan when he first met Mumtaz?
15 years old
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The Taj is recognized by UNESCO as _____.
a World Heritage Site and a "Wonder of the World."
300
How long did it take to construct the Taj?
22 years
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What did Shah Jahan do right after Mumtaz died?
He hid himself from the public for a year.
300
What's the style of its garden?
Persian-style
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Why did Shah Jahan give Mumtaz the title, "Jewel of the Palace"?
She traveled everywhere and overcame every difficulty with him. Such an inseparable companion and a perfect wife for him was she that he gave her the title.
400
The grounds are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day except for _____.
Friday
400
How many workers were involved in the construction?
20000
400
Pollution is causing the white marble to turn _____.
yellow
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What's the length of the watercourse?
175 meters
500
What are the New Seven Wonders of the World?
Great Wall of China, Petra, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu, Chicken Itza, Colosseum, Taj Mahal, Great Pyramid of Giza
500
Which city is the Taj located in?
Agra, India
500
In which year did the construction start?
1632
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Legend has it that Shah Jahan intended to construct a _____ _____, but his plan was interrupted by his son's betrayal.