GK
INDIAS HERITAGE
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Question
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How long did it take to build Taj mahal?
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20 years
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22 years
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30 years
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The construction of Taj Mahal took over twenty years. It was built in 1632, and in 1648, the mausoleum was finished. Another 5 years were spent on the building of the enclosure, the ancillary buildings such as gardens, so the whole complex was completed in 1653.
Detailed explanation-2: -The plinth and tomb took some 12 years to complete. The remaining parts of the complex took an additional 10 years and were completed in order of minarets, mosque and jawab, and gateway.
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