Da Taj  Trip Start Dec 30, 2005 Trip End Jan 30, 2006  Loading
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Flag of India  , Thursday, January 12, 2006  The Taj Mahal was
built by Emporer Shah for his wife Mumtaz, to represent his love
for her. Mumtaz died giving birth to their 14th child. The
construction of the Taj consisted of 20,000 people and took over
22 years to complete. The architectural masterpiece commenced
construction in 1631 and wasn't completed until 1653. The tombs
of Mumtaz and Shah are still in the basement of the Taj Mahal
today (in a gated off viewing area below the main floor). The
detailed marble inlaying covering the entire Taj Mahal was
outrageous. All created to perfection by man and his hands.  One
of the 7 wonders of the world and described as the most
extravagant monument built for love. The Taj Mahal is India. I'm
not even going to try to find the words to describe this
masterpiece- it just wouldn't do it justice. Being there was
just one of those moments where y