Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space (17-22). There are two choices you don't need to use.The Taj MahalThe Taj Mahal is a famous mausoleum next to the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. A mausoleum is a building (17). The name Taj Mahal means 'the crown of palaces'.The most famous part of the Taj Mahal is the large white dome in the centre. It is 35 metres high and (18). The rooms inside the building are decorated with beautiful archways and precious stones in the walls. The buildings are surrounded by gardens with pathways, pools, fountains and green gardens.The construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632 and finished in 1653. It was built (19), but the main material is white marble. Historians believe (20) by over 1,000 elephants for the construction.The emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal as a burial place for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. According to legend, he wanted to build another Taj Mahal in black on the other side of the river, (21). During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, many parts of the Taj Mahal were damaged by British soldiers, (22) from its walls. Over the years, the Taj Mahal has suffered from environmental damage, and there have been many government attempts to conserve its beauty.