Taj Mahal By Tiffani Odle 3-205

Table Of Contents Why was it built? Who was it built for? When was it built? Where was it built? What was it made of?

Why was it built? The Taj Mahal was built in memory of an emperor’s wife. The emperor’s name was Shah Jahan.

Who was it built for? It was built for Mumtaz Mahal. She had died on June 17,1631.

When was it built? It was built around It finished around 1653.

Where was it built? It was built in Agra, India. Agra is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the nothern state of Uttar Pradesh,India.

What was it made of? It was made of white domed marble. A style that combines elements from Islamic,Indian,and Persian architectural styles.

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