8 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT THE TAJ MAHAL THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND

Taj Mahal is taller than Delhi’s Qutub Minar

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There are more than 10 replicas of the Taj around the world

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The colour of the monument keeps changing throughout the day

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Value of the Taj Mahal today nearly $1 billion

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Use of precious stones than 40 types

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Over 1000 elephants were used

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Building materials were brought from different countries

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It took 20 years and 20000 workers

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