The Taj Mahal in Agra, India is a symbol of true love. In the seventeenth century, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built this royal tomb in memory of his late wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Every year 70-80 lakh tourists visit here.
The Taj Mahal is one of the seventh wonders of the world. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Mughal-era site has a unique blend of Islamic, Persian and Indian architecture.
This historic tomb was built by the tireless work of 20,000 workers for 22 years. However, despite its widespread popularity, much of the Taj Mahal is unknown. Get to know them at a glance.
Tajmahal 1. Mumtaz Mahal was the third wife of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Before marriage her name was Arjumand Bano Begum.
Tajmahal 2. Mumtaz Mahal died while giving birth to Shahjahan's 14th child.
Tajmahal 3. The actual tomb of Mumtaz Mahal contains 99 names of Allah as calligraphic inscriptions.
Tajmahal 4. About a thousand elephants were used to move the materials needed to build the Taj Mahal from one place to another.
Tajmahal 5. Materials for the construction of the Taj Mahal were brought from Punjab, Rajasthan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, China, Tibet and Arab countries in India.
Tajmahal 6. The Taj Mahal has a collection of 27 types of precious gems.
Tajmahal 6. The Taj Mahal comes in different colors at different times of the day and on full moon nights.
Tajmahal 6. As you walk around the Taj Mahal complex, you will see various verses of the Qur'an all over the walls.
Tajmahal 9. Rumor has it that Shah Jahan wanted to build another Taj Mahal using black marble. However, he could not do so due to enmity with the boys.
Tajmahal 10. Believe it or not, there is a copy of the Taj Mahal! These are the Bibi Ka Maqbara built in Aurangabad, Maharashtra and the Taj Mahal in Narayanganj, Bangladesh. However, these are not as dazzling as the Taj Mahal in Agra.
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