num_pages: 32
description: Decorated with sparkling jewels, India's Taj India's Majestic Tomb is one of the most beautiful tombs in the world. Young readers will meet India's grieving Shah Jahan, who ordered the tomb's creation as a tribute to his wife when she died in 1631. A massive construction project that took 20 years and 20,000 people to complete, the Taj Mahal is a fascinating story that weaves Indian history, culture, and biography. Four-color photos, maps, timelines and compelling narratives guarantee to inform and entertain students.
language: English
title: Taj Mahal: India's Majestic Tomb
titlecomplete: Taj Mahal: India's Majestic Tomb (Castles, Palaces & Tombs)
ratings_count: 5
series: Castles, Palaces & Tombs
publisher: Bearport Books