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Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh II, below the older palace at Amber.

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Marble and mining

Why is Makrana marble famous?

Quick answer

Makrana, in Nagaur district, is historically famous for white marble. It is widely reported that marble from Makrana was used in the Taj Mahal. The quarries are a working industry, not a monument.

Detailed answer

Marble quality, mine ownership and export rules are commercial and legal facts that change. A visit to the town is an industrial visit. It is not a polished tourist circuit, and you should not enter a quarry without permission.

For an exam, ‘Makrana marble is associated with the Taj Mahal’ is the usual one-liner. For a business, read a current geological and trade source.

Sources

  • Art-historical consensus — The Taj Mahal’s use of Makrana marble is widely stated in standard accounts. Quarry output today is a separate, current statistic.

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