Taj Mahal became the 1st historical monuments in the world to have Twitter account of its own. The monument’s official Twitter handle @TajMahal was launched by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on 69th Independence Day.
About Taj Mahal:
- Taj Mahal is a 17th century white marble mausoleum located on the present city of Agra. Then Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned 1628–1658) had commissioned the Taj Mahal in 1632 to house the tomb of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
- It is based on Mughal architectural style and was constructed under the guidance of chief architect Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. In 1983, (UNESCO) had accorded World Heritage Site status on it.
- Taj is one of the world’s most celebrated structures and a symbol of India’s rich history. Presently it plays important role in India’s tourism industry and attracts around 3 million visitors every year.
Taj Mahal becomes 1st monument in in the world to have a Twitter account
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