By Mirah Mayer
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The Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It was completed around 1649 by the Muslim king Shah Jahan. Over 1,000 elephants and 22,000 workers took 22 years to build it. The Taj Mahal is located in the beautiful city of Agra, India. And it stands on the banks of the River Yamuna.

The Taj Mahal is the most popular tourist attraction in India. Every year 2-3 million people come to see it. Its history is one of love and sadness. When the king was 20, he...