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The Taj Mahal was built from 1632–53 by and during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (1628 to 1658) as the tomb house of his beloved and favorite late wife – Mumtaz Mahal. The ivory-white marble mausoleum which was designed by Ustad Ahmad Lahauri has a base, dome, and minaret, plant motifs on its wall, reflective tiles, marble jali lattice, calligraphy of Arabic Ayaat, a Finial, and tamga seal of the Mughal Empire all in its exterior. Inside, there are flowers carved in marbles, incised paintings, finial floor tiling, and many other intricate artworks adorning the building. All these amounted to its 32 million Indian rupees cost which has been adjusted to be no less than $827 million in today’s monetary value. When emperor Shah died, he was also laid to rest in the tomb.