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In which year did India's Supreme Court order the closure of industries near the Taj Mahal due to pollution?

Answer

1996

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What was the birth name of Mumtaz Mahal, the empress for whom the Taj Mahal was built?

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Arjumand Banu Begum

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What is the height of the marble platform on which the Taj Mahal tomb stands, in meters?

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6.7 meters

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Approximately how many artisans worked on the construction of the Taj Mahal?

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20,000

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In which year was the entire Taj Mahal complex completed?

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1653

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What is the name of the building east of the Taj Mahal's tomb that mirrors the mosque?

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Jawab

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What calligraphic script is used for the inscriptions on the Taj Mahal?

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Thuluth

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How many small domes adorn the main entrance gate of the Taj Mahal?

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22

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What is the predominant color of the marble used in the Taj Mahal?

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White

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How many cenotaphs are inside the Taj Mahal's main chamber?

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Two

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What does the name 'Taj Mahal' mean in English?

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Crown of the Palace

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How many minarets surround the Taj Mahal?

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Four

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