The white marble used in the Taj Mahal was brought from all over India: The marble was brought from quarries in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Makrana.
The construction cost 32 million Indian rupees at that time: This is equivalent to billions of dollars in today's money.
Over 22,000 laborers worked on the construction: The laborers came from all over India and were skilled in a variety of trades, including masonry, carpentry, and stone carving.
It took 22 years to build: The Taj Mahal was built between 1632 and 1653 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife Mumtaz Mahal.
The Taj Mahal is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. It is a symbol of love, beauty, and Mughal architecture. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.