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The Taj Mahal, is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, that was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

The Taj Mahal (also "the Taj") is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as

"The jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage."

Some of the builders involved in construction of Taj Mahal are:

• The main dome was designed by Ismail Afandi (a.ka. Ismail Khan), of the Ottoman Empire and was considered as a premier designer of hemispheres and domes.
• Chiranjilal, a lapidary from Delhi, was chosen as the chief sculptor and mosaicist.
• 'Puru' from Benarus, Persia (Iran) has been mentioned as a supervising architect.
• Qazim Khan, a native of Lahore, cast the solid gold finial.

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