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India s most iconic structure, the Taj Mahal, has stood strong for almost 400 years. Construction began in 1632 under the orders of the Great Mogul Emperor, Shah Jahan. When his favourite wife and closest adviser Mumtaz Mahal died after childbirth complications, the Emperor was severely affected.