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How was marble transported from makrana to agra when taj mahal was building?
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The name of marble used in making Taj Mahal?
Makrana marble
What rock is taj mahal is made up of?
Tajmahal is made up of white marble.
Is the taj mahal soposte to be marble white?
Tajmahal is made of finest quality of marble called Makrana Marble which is rare now. It is more than marble white.
Which rock was used at taj mahal?
Taj Mahal is primarily constructed of white marble. The platorm is in turne of a rosy sandstone but mostly the marble. The entire surface is ornamented with peitra dura work. The type of marble used is called 'Makrana marble', named after the town in which the marble is taken from in Rajistan (a state in India).
What famous building is made out of marble?
The Taj Mahal is made of marble.
What metamorphic rock was The Taj Mahal in India made of?
Taj Mahal is primarily constructed of white marble. The platorm is in turne of a rosy sandstone but mostly the marble. The entire surface is ornamented with peitra dura work. The type of marble used is called 'Makrana marble', named after the town in which the marble is taken from in Rajistan (a state in India). No, Taj Mahal isn't made out of Igneous Rocks as it's made out of Marble which is a of 'Metamorphic Rock'.
Which rock was used for making taj mahal?
Marble was the main building material, but other precious stones such as jade, lapis lazuli and sapphires were also used in small quantities.
When the moon comes why taj mahal shines from inside it has no holls?
The main motive of building the Taj Mahal using marble was that it should shine in moonlight. Marble has a quality that if light is passed through it, it starts glowing. That is why when the moon comes the Taj Mahal glows from inside although it has no holes.
What is the main attraction of taj mahal?
The main attraction of Taj Mahal is the building itself. It is one of India's most popular attraction that is immense in white marble mausoleum.
Which building is said to be 'an emperor's tears in marble?
I have not been able to find the expression "an emperor's tears in marble" in any of my sources. However I would guess that it is said about the Taj Mahal.
What statement best supports why the ruler Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal using all white marble?
The white marble illuminated at night and drew attention to the wondrous building.
What buildings are made out of marble?
The Taj Mahal is made from Marble :) :P
