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  1. Geology

    In the Makrana area, marble is found as five steeply-dipping bands. They form part of the Ajmer Formation of the … See more

    Makrana marble - Wikipedia

    • Makrana marble is a type of white marble, popular for use in sculpture and building decor. It is mined in the town of Makrana in Rajasthan, India, and was used in the construction of several iconic monuments such as the Taj Mahal in Agra and Masjid-e-Rasheed in Deoband and the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata. The Makrana Marble is listed as a GHSR (Globa… See more

    Properties

    Makrana is regarded as the oldest place in India with a marble quarry. Upon mining, Makrana marble is not subjected to any form of treatment, but used in cutting and chiseling straight away. Makrana marble is one of the t… See more

    Types of Makrana Marble

    Makrana Marbles splits into various categories according to its design and pattern. The following are the exclusive marbles that are mined and manufactured at Makrana.
    Makrana W… See more

    Notable monuments and buildings

    Prominent buildings/monuments that used Makrana marble in their construction are:
    Taj Mahal, Agra, India
    Victoria Memorial, Kolkata, India – Makrana marble was chosen over various other European types in the const… See more

    Use and export

    Marble from Makrana is exported overseas mainly to the Persian Gulf countries, the European Union, Southeast Asia, Canada, Pakistan and Russia. In India, it is mainly used for handicraft and sculpture work, apart from … See more

     
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  1. Taj Mahal - Wikipedia

    'Crown of the Palace') is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (r. 1628–1658) to house the tomb of his …

     
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  4. The Taj Mahal | Marble - MAKRANA

    Taj Mahal was made of the vast, polished purity of Makrana’s white marble. The marble sourced for the Taj Mahal’s overlay, the dome, and the minarets comes from Makrana, the site of India’s oldest marble quarry south of Jaipur, in the …

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  6. Materials of the Taj Mahal: White Marble & Pietra Dura

    White marble, specifically Makrana marble, is the most prominent material used in the Taj Mahal. Sourced from the Makrana quarries in Rajasthan, India, this marble is prized for its high quality, translucency, and durability.

  7. Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, Agra, History,

    Dec 2, 2024 · Taj Mahal, white marble mausoleum complex in Agra, western Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned 1628–58) to immortalize his empress consort …

  8. What Materials Were Used to Build the Taj Mahal?

  9. Which stone was used to build the Taj Mahal?

    Makrana marble was the ideal material to use for building the magnificent Taj Mahal’s facade because of its outstanding purity, durability, and spotless white hue, which have made it famous worldwide.

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