Who did it?
Who lives in the Taj Mahal now?
No one
What is the Taj Mahal now?
A museum
How many rooms are in the Taj Mahal?
120
Where is the Taj Mahal?
Agra, India
How many colors does the Taj Mahal change into per day? What are they?
3: pink, gold, white
Who was the Taj Mahal made for?
Mumtaz Mahal
What was the Taj Mahal when it was first built?
It was a tomb
When was the Taj Mahal built?
1631-1653
How many acres of land does the Taj Mahal take up?
42 acres
Jade, crystal, turquoise, lapis lazuli
Who was the architect behind the Taj Mahal?
Ustad Ahmed Lahori
What material did the architect use to create this work?
White marble
How many workers were used to build the Taj Mahal?
22,000+
How tall is the Taj Mahal?
240 ft
What is the optical illusion with the Taj Mahal?
As yuou walk closer it appears smaller and as you walk away it seems to get larger.
Who created the idea of the Taj Mahal?
Shah Jahan
What type of architecture is the Taj Mahal?
Mughal architecture
How long did it take to build the Taj Mahal?
22 years
What are additional aspects of the Taj Mahal?
The garden, the mosque, and the river.
How many elephants did they use to transport the materials of the Taj Mahal?
1,000+
What is the "double dome" structure on top of the piece for?
It is used to keep the interior of the building cool.
How many visitors did the Taj Mahal get last year?
4.84 million
What river is the Taj Mahal located on its banks?
Yamuna River
What are the points of the stones in the marble?
They create a beautiful floral pattern.