The Taj Mahal /

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by DuTemple, Lesley A.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Great building feats Published by : Lerner Publications Co., (Minneapolis :) Physical details: 88 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. Subject(s): Taj Mahal (Agra, India). | Architecture, Mogul --India --Agra. | Agra (India) --Buildings, structures, etc. Year : 2003 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Kensington Intermediate Senior High 726 DUT Available

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The Chosen One of the Palace (1519-1631) -- The origins of the Taj Mahal (1562-1632) -- Construction begins (1631-1632) -- Bricks and marble (1632-1637) -- The illumined tomb (1632-1643) -- The garden of paradise on earth (1640-1643) -- The fall of the Mughals (1643-present).

Recounts the history of the creation of the Taj Mahal, built as a tomb and memorial for the wife of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.