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India Monuments
India has over fifty famous monuments categorized as mausoleums, memorials, or former royal complexes. The Taj Mahal is an Indian monument listed as a World Heritage site. The oldest monument is the Pattadal, built around the 700s.
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What are the steps taken by government for the preservation and conservation of humayun tomb?
What are the steps taken by government for the preservation and conservation of humayun tomb
What happened to the workers after the building of taj mahal?
They had their hands chopped off because Shah Jahan (the person who wanted it built) didn't want them to be able to build another building like it. They were the most skilled craftsmen so it would have been so devestating to have that happen.
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How many cities have Jantar Mantar?
jantar mantar was built by maharaja jai singh II at 5 places
1. Delhi
2. Jaipur
3.Ujjain
4.varanasi
5.Mathura
Why does Taj Mahal have decorations?
tajmahal is the thing which was made for shajahans wife which is very lovely to him
How many times was the Taj Mahal built?
It was only ever built once.
Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632 the central building was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later.
Which statement correctly describes a characteristic of the Taj Mahal?
The Taj Mahal has a large, white dome, would be a statement that correctly describes a characteristic of the Taj Mahal. The dome is sometimes referred to as an onion dome.
When did they finish building the taj mahal?
Taj Mahal building first started in 1631 and was finished in 1653.
Why is the taj mahal a shell structure?
because it has a thin outer layer. It is strong but 'hollow' inside.
In which condition is taj mahal now?
the condition of the tajmahal now is that it's colour is chang to yellow because the plution of the vecale runs on the run ways a new rule is louneche that one or hafe k.m the people should come buy walk
What is the significance of other animals at the bottom of the national emblem?
I suppose you refer to the official Emblem of India.
On the wall of the cylindrical abacus of the Lion Capital of Asoka is a frieze carrying sculptures in high relief of an elephant, a galloping horse, a bull, and a lion, separated by intervening spoked chariot-wheels.
- The animals may denote the four directions or the four regions of India: an elephant (of the east), a horse (of the west), a bull (of the south), and a lion (of the north)
- These could also symbolize Bull, Lion, Horse and Elephant rolling the Chakras (wheel of the law of dharma).
- A study of the ancient coins and other archaeological finds of India and Sri Lanka reveals the fact that Buddha had been symbolized with a Horse, Lion, Bull, Elephant and a pair of foot.
