The Taj Hotel was targeted by a terrorist organization, called Lashkar-e-Taiba, whose purpose was to attack Indian symbols of wealth. The Taj Hotel is located in Mumbai, India. Construction was completed in 1903. The hotel underwent an expansion, which opened in 1972. The hotel boasts 600 rooms, 44 suites, and nine restaurants. Many famous and wealthy guests have stayed in this beautiful hotel, thus making it a prime target for this terrorist plot. They attacked the Taj Hotel on November 26, 2008. The group took hostages, ultimately killing 31. The attack lasted three days.

This hotel is a beautiful, historical landmark. The architecture is so enjoyable to look at. I can see why it was a favorite destination for so many guests. The hotel was repaired from the damage sustained in the attack. I never knew that this had occurred, even though I was an adult living on my own and watching the news every day. This book was good for conveying the necessary information about this event, and I learned a lot. I also learned that this hotel was featured in several books and was the shooting location for the movie Tenet.