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The Taj Mahal, long regarded as perhaps the most perfect piece of architecture in the world, is India's most famous monument. Built between 1636 and 1(...)
The Taj Mahal, long regarded as perhaps the most perfect piece of architecture in the world, is India's most famous monument. Built between 1636 and 1(...)

The Taj Mahal, long regarded as perhaps the most perfect piece of architecture in the world, is India's most famous monument. Built between 1636 and 1(...)

Date2/7/1977
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  • The Taj Mahal; long regarded as perhaps the most perfect piece of architecture in the world; is India's most famous monument. Built between 1636 and 1958 of white marble and semi-precious stones that sparkle in the light of both the sun and the moon; this symmertrical mausoleum is also regarded as the world's best known monument to love. It is; of course; included on almost every tour of the sub-continent.
  • The Taj Mahal, long regarded as perhaps the most perfect piece of architecture in the world, is India's most famous monument. Built between 1636 and 1(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Taj Mahal; long regarded as perhaps the most perfect piece of architecture in the world; is India's most famous monument. Built between 1636 and 1958 of white marble and semi-precious stones that sparkle in the light of both the sun and the moon; this symmertrical mausoleum is also regarded as the world's best known monument to love. It is; of course; included on almost every tour of the sub-continent.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0117540F
    GeographyCountryIndia
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    In contrast to the Taj Mahal and such grand lures, this peasant girl outside Agra represents another of India's great attractions, its varied peoples. The mud she carries is used for house repairs
    In contrast to the Taj Mahal and such grand lures, this peasant girl outside Agra represents another of India's great attractions, its varied peoples. The mud she carries is used for house repairs
    Bryant, George
    3/20/1972
    Perhaps the pride and pomp of India are most vividly expressly in richly decorate elephants elephants owned by immensely wealthy rajahs and maharajahs(...)
    Perhaps the pride and pomp of India are most vividly expressly in richly decorate elephants elephants owned by immensely wealthy rajahs and maharajahs(...)
    Toronto Star (Firm)
    1/26/1946
    Time and the perils of modern llife are taking toll of Taj Mahal and other treasures of India
    Time and the perils of modern llife are taking toll of Taj Mahal and other treasures of India
    Bryant, George
    9/12/1987
    Computer view: Ron Lane-Smith of the University of B.C. calls up the Taj Mahal to show how architectural students can study the famous building.
    Computer view: Ron Lane-Smith of the University of B.C. calls up the Taj Mahal to show how architectural students can study the famous building.
    Faught, Ken
    10/28/1991
    The Taj Mahal is one of the many sights you can take in if you travel the long, fascinating road from Calais on the French coast to Trivandrum at the (...)
    The Taj Mahal is one of the many sights you can take in if you travel the long, fascinating road from Calais on the French coast to Trivandrum at the (...)
    Bryant, George
    3/18/1972
    The wide world over, there are many types of feminine beauty, but perhaps this bathing girl type appeals most to the impressionable hearts of young me(...)
    The wide world over, there are many types of feminine beauty, but perhaps this bathing girl type appeals most to the impressionable hearts of young me(...)
    Ryan, Sheila
    7/29/1944
    Taj Mahal: Mausoleum at Agra is one of the world-famed sights you can reach via luxurious Rajdhani Express train
    Taj Mahal: Mausoleum at Agra is one of the world-famed sights you can reach via luxurious Rajdhani Express train
    Bryant, George
    3/18/1972
    Spotting the fin is an important feature in swordfishing, perhaps the most thrilling of all big game sport
    Spotting the fin is an important feature in swordfishing, perhaps the most thrilling of all big game sport
    Lerner, Michael
    3/2/1946
    Neighborhood children romp in front of the War of 1812 memorial in Victoria Memorial Square, perhaps Toronto's most historic and at the same time leas(...)
    Neighborhood children romp in front of the War of 1812 memorial in Victoria Memorial Square, perhaps Toronto's most historic and at the same time leas(...)
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
    9/5/1964
    Canadian architect Fariburz Sahba designed exquisite Baha'i temple, whose beauty is compared to the Taj Mahal, in New Delhi
    Canadian architect Fariburz Sahba designed exquisite Baha'i temple, whose beauty is compared to the Taj Mahal, in New Delhi
    Dunlop, Alan
    5/15/1987
    Taj Mahal
    Taj Mahal
    Bryant, George
    3/18/1972
    The Taj Mahal's reflecting pools show its magnificence, despite the protruding spikes
    The Taj Mahal's reflecting pools show its magnificence, despite the protruding spikes
    Bryant, George
    3/18/1972