This week sees the beginning of celebrations to mark the 350th anniversary of the Taj Mahal, the great monument to love. The grief-stricken emperor Shah Jahan ordered the construction of the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife, Mumtaz, who died during the birth of their 14th child. It took 20,000 labourers and 12 years to complete.
According to the Guardian, there will be celebrations throughout Agra, UP, to mark the anniversary but celebrations at the Taj Mahal itself will be low key. I hope this is the case. The Taj Mahal does not need wild, all night parties. This symbol of love needs to be bequeathed to posterity intact. India should do everything to encourage responsible tourism.
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interesting. would be a disaster if the taj mahal was damaged.
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