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taj

taj

30 5.5
A famous white marble tomb in Agra, India
  • proper noun
  • /tɑːdʒ/
translation icon : Taj Mahal
  • This was written about how Taj Mahal was built.
  • Taj Mahal
  • Taj Mahal in Agra

This was written about how Taj Mahal was built.

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Examples

  • I think the Taj Mahal is beautiful.

  • The entrance to the Taj Mahal itself is through the landscaped gardens.

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  • Both the grounds and the Taj beyond are fantastic in all light.

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  • We're right here at the Taj where this action is unfolding.

  • India and a visit to the Taj Mahal have always been on a long list of possible travel destinations.

    Academic text (2009)
  • Experience the haunting beauty of the Taj Mahal, the power of Varanasi.

    Academic text (1997)
  • They buried him in the Taj Mahal with his wife, Mumtāz.

  • Muslims offer Eid al-Adha prayers at the Taj Mahal mausoleum in Agra, India.

    Academic text (2013)
  • The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracts millions of tourists every year.

  • Many visitors travel to India specifically to see the stunning architecture of the Taj Mahal.

Synonyms

Taj Mahal
vstaj
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A large white marble tomb in Agra, India, built by Shah Jahan for his wife and known for its beauty

is a general famous ivory white 17th century mausoleum description

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Taj in Taj Mahal is the same taj that means 'crown', and mahal means 'palace'. So Taj Mahal can be remembered as the 'crown of palaces', which helps explain why people see it as a very beautiful building.