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Deconstructing History: Taj Mahal (2:38)

Originally built by Emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb his wife, the Taj Mahal remains an architectural marvel of the modern world.

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  • Deconstructing History: Taj Mahal
    Deconstructing History: Taj Mahal

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    Originally built by Emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb his wife, the Taj Mahal remains an architectural marvel of the modern world.

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  • Engineering the Taj Mahal
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    The Taj Mahal is a marvel of engineering that was built as a mausoleum for the wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

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    In this video clip, learn about the Islamic traditions. We learn about the beginnings of the Islamic religion. Muhammad, the prophet, spoke to Allah and was told to tell the people to worship only him.

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Read More about The Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal, a magnificent 17th-century mausoleum in Agra, India, is one of the most famous structures in the world.

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