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Which one of these 10 Facts About The Taj Mahal is not true?
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1. Location – The Taj Mahal is located in Agra in northern India
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2. The Crown Of The Palace – Literally translated from Hindi, Taj Mahal means, the “Crown Of The Palace”
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3. Commission – The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal in 1632, as a tomb for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal
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4. Construction – The mausoleum was ready in 1643; however, additional work continued on other buildings in the Taj Mahal complex until 1648
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5. The White Marble – Used in the construction of the Taj Mahal, was brought in from Italy
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6. Shah Jahan – Who commissioned the Taj Mahal, was, upon his death, also buried in the mausoleum, next to his wife
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7. The Onion Dome – Due to its shape the main dome of the Taj Mahal, is often referred to as the “Onion Dome”, it is 35 meters, about 115 feet, high
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8. Pollution – To protect it from further deterioration, no polluting vehicles are allowed within 500 meters, or 1,640 feet, of the Taj Mahal
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9. UNESCO World Heritage Site – In 1983, the Taj Mahal was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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10. New 7 Wonders Of The World – Chosen from a selection of 200 existing monuments, the Taj Mahal was voted as one of the New 7 Wonders Of The World in 2007
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The White Marble, used in the construction of the Taj Mahal, was not brought in from Italy, it was brought in from the Indian town of Makrana, about 350 kilometers, or 220 miles, away
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It's actually Fact Number 5 that is not true...
The White Marble, used in the construction of the Taj Mahal, was not brought in from Italy, it was brought in from the Indian town of Makrana, about 350 kilometers, or 220 miles, away
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