Parchin kari is the art of placing precious stones into carved out marble to create elaborate, colorful designs.
When the Taj Mahal was finally finished in 1653, there were rumors that the thousands of laborers who helped create it had their thumbs chopped off, so that no such monument could ever be built again!
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Why is the Taj Mahal crumbling?
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Stretching over 13,000 miles, the Great Wall is a remarkable engineering achievement and one of the world's most famous landmarks, primarily constructed during the Ming Dynasty. Situated on Corcovado ...
Thursday marks the eighth anniversary of the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort closing its doors for good. The property has since ...
1632 to 1653 Main material used: White marble Entry fee: Rs 50 for Indians, Rs 1100 for foreigners Best time for photography: Sunrise or sunset (avoid afternoons as it gets very crowded) Don't miss ...