The taj mahal has finally reopened for tourists on monday after remaining closed for almost six months in the view of the coronavirus pandemic.
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The complex houses the tombs of shah jahan and one of his wives known as mumtaz mahal.
At least three people were killed and marble railing of iconic taj mahal was damaged due to thunderstorm that swept agra on friday night due to thunderstorm officials said.
As it finally reponed for the visitors the first tourist to enter the 17th century ivory white marble monument on the southern bank of river yamuna was liang chiacheng from the republic of china.
The district administration announced ex gratia of 4 lakh for the kin of the deceased.
Taj mahal s reopening to give agra s marble trade a new lease of life marble traders in agra had taken a huge hit during the lockdown amid the covid 9 pandemic that stopped tourist traffic and.
Apart from the devastating human loss heavy thunderstorm damaged the marble and red stone railings of the iconic taj mahal.
Taj mahal mausoleum complex in uttar pradesh in northern india built by the mughal emperor shah jahan in the 17th century.
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Today its stunning architecture has made it one of the most iconic monuments in the world.