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The Taj Mahal was built as a mausoleum by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
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The Taj Mahal was built as a mausoleum by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
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The Taj Mahal, a mausoleum, was constructed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
Describing a Landmark
A stunning example of Mughal architecture, the Taj Mahal was built as a mausoleum for Shah Jahan's wife.
Answering a Question
The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved wife.
Starting a Story
The story of the Taj Mahal begins with Shah Jahan, who built it as a mausoleum...
Rephrased versions
Formal
The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum.
Casual
Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal, a fancy tomb, for his wife.
Simpler English
Shah Jahan made the Taj Mahal, a big tomb.
Phrases to learn
built as a mausoleum
Constructed as a building to house a tomb.
Mughal emperor
Emperor of the Mughal Empire.