Taj Mahal

Informational (nonfiction) 1,778 words, Level Z1 (Grade 5+), Lexile 1170L
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Many people consider the Taj Mahal to be the most beautiful tomb in the world. Built by an emperor of India for his wife after she passed away, it has survived years of neglect and restoration. Engage students with the story of how and why this amazing landmark was built.