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Nov 14, 2018 - See these 22 interesting facts about the Taj Mahal for new insight about. Fact #10: Construction of the Taj Mahal cost an estimated 32 million. Facts About Taj Mahal More than 1,000 elephants used to move the construction materials used to build the Taj. Many precious stones ripped off from its walls by the British throughout the Indian rebellion of 1857.

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Symbol of true love and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal is amongst country’s most visited tourist attractions. Displaying a beautiful mix of Islamic, Persian and Indian architecture, this historic marvel was built in over 22 years, with the help of about 20000 workers. Despite its popularity, there are several facts people still do not know about the Taj Mahal. Listed below are some of the points that’d surely enhance your knowledge about this marble mausoleum:
1. You won't believe but the replicas of the Taj Mahal do exist. Though not as breathtaking as the original Taj, Bibi Ka Maqbara in Aurangabad and Taj Mahal Bangladesh are quite a work of art!
2. Mumtaz Mahal was Shah Jahan’s third wife, and was earlier known by the name Arjumand Bano Begum.
3. Mumtaz Mahal lost her life giving birth to Shah Jahan’s 14th child.
4. To build the Taj Mahal, about 1000 elephants were employed that transferred the construction material from one place to another.
5. Taj Mahal is adorned with an assortment of 28 types of precious and semi-precious stones.
6. Depending upon what time of the day it is and whether or not it is a moonlit night, Taj Mahal appears to be of different colours.
7. While roaming in Taj Mahal complex, you can see different verses of Quran written everywhere.
8. Mumtaz Mahal’s actual tomb contains about 99 different names of Allah featured as calligraphic inscriptions.
9. The materials for the construction of Taj Mahal were brought from different regions and countries, namely Punjab, Rajasthan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, China, Tibet and Arabia.
10. Legend has it that Shah Jahan wanted to construct another Taj Mahal using black marble but he could not do so, owing to increasing wars with his sons.
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10 Facts about Taj Mahal

posted Nov 6, 2015, 4:09 AM by Chandan Roy [ updated Nov 6, 2015, 4:11 AM]

The Taj Mahal reigns supreme as one of the most recognisable and iconic images of India. Its delicate minarets, gracefully curved archways and ice cream scoop domes have led many to make the pilgrimage to stand at its entrance and wonder at its grandeur. The wonder isn’t only found in its construction. Here stands a building that is as rich in history as it is in opulent marble. To help better appreciate this history, we have compiled a list of the 10 most interesting facts about Taj Mahal.

  1. It is estimated to have taken more than 22,000 people to build this impressive building including labourers, painters, stonecutters, embroidery artists, and many others.
  2. According to legend it is believed that Emperor Shah Jahan had planned to construct another Taj Mahal in black marble on the other side of the river but the war with his sons interrupted his plans.
  3. The Taj Mahal takes on different colouring at different times of the day, from a pinkish hue in the morning, milky white in the evening and golden at night when lit by the moon. They say the changing colour resembles the changing mood of females - in particular the Emperor's queen.
  4. Built in memory of the Emperors third and most favourite wife Mumtāz Mahal, the Taj Mahal took 17 years to be completed.
  5. It is said that the death so crushed the Emperor that all his hair and beard were said to have grown snow white within just a few months.
  6. The four sides of the Taj Mahal are perfectly identical creating an astonishingly mirrored image on each side. It uses the principles of self-replicating geometry and symmetry of architectural elements.
  7. The Taj Mahal is surrounded by significant gardens and a number of other buildings including a mosque and guest houses which make up the 17 hectares of land within the complex walls.
  8. The full height of the Taj Mahal is 171 meters (561 feet).
  9. More than 1,000 elephants were employed to transport the construction materials used to build the Taj.
  10. Many precious stones were ripped off from its walls by the British during the Indian rebellion of 1857.

A visit to the Taj Mahal is easily included as part of a Golden Triangle tour of North India, or as part of a longer India Tour. The Taj Mahal is found in Agra which is approximately two hours from Delhi by train, so it can easily be arranged as a day trip.

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