The Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces, this iconic 105-year old heritage building. On November 26, 2008, in a series of attacks in the southern part of Mumbai, the hotel (as well as the Oberoi) was attacked as part of a terrorist attack in Mumbai, during which material damage occurred including the destruction of the roof of the hotel in the hours afterwards. Hostages were taken during the attacks. Indian commandos killed the gunmen barricaded in the hotel to end the three-day battle.
The attacks began November 26, 2008 and continued for a little over 60 hours. Approximately 450 people were staying in the Taj Mahal Palace and Hotel at the time of the seizure. The Hotel Management has announced that the hotel will be rebuilt.
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