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2) Taj Mahal
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"Built in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, the Taj Mahal still stands today as a symbol of India's artistic and cultural heritage. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by publisher.
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Empire of the Moghul volume 5
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English
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"As the seventeenth century dawns, the vast Moghul Empire finally encompasses the entire Indian subcontinent. But despite controlling unimaginable wealth and ruling over a quarter of the world's population, the Moghul dynasty finds itself in increasing peril. Devastated by the death of his beloved wife, the once ruthless Shah Jahan has all but abandoned his throne. Where he should be protecting his power, he has instead devoted himself to constructing...
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Explores the history and architecture of the ancient world and featuring graphics, computer animation, and location footage. Examines how architectural glories such as the Taj Mahal reflect the character of the Indian people. The program features a graphic recreation of an Indus Valley City of the Second Millenium B.C.
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