FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT THE TAJ MAHAL



FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT THE


 TAJ MAHAL







Travelers from all over the world are drawn to the Taj Mahal because of its exquisite beauty and illustrious history. It is frequently referred to be the emblem of true love. The most popular tourist destination in the nation is the monument to love, which is also one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The stunning white marble building is a stunning fusion of Persian, Islamic, and Indian design.


Many fascinating details about the Taj Mahal are still unknown to the general public. Let's investigate them.







01. Qutub Minar in Delhi is shorter than Taj Mahal.


If we told you that the Taj Mahal is taller than the Qutub Minar, would you believe us? The Qutub Minar is 72.5 m tall, whereas the Taj is 73 m high.




02. Around the world, there are more than ten Taj replicas.


You did indeed read that right! There are more than ten Taj duplicates in existence, but none of them compare to the original.




03. Throughout the day, the monument's color changes.


This is really interesting. As the sun rises and sets on the horizon, the Taj Mahal basks in its own splendor and various hues.



04. The Taj Mahal's current worth.


It is estimated that over INR 32 million was spent on the final stages of building this white mausoleum (in 1653). Currently, the Taj would have cost over INR 70 billion, or almost $1 billion.








05. Using priceless stones


More than 40 different kinds of precious and semi-precious stones, including pearls, diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires, are used to beautify the Taj Mahal.


06. There were over 1000 elephants deployed.


Elephants were crucial to the Taj Mahal's construction. According to estimates, during that time, almost 1000 elephants were used to transport construction materials from one location to another.


07. Mumtaz Mahal passed away while giving birth to her 14th child.


The Taj Mahal was erected in honour of Mumtaz Mahal, the wife of Shah Jahan who inspired its design. Mumtaz Mahal passed away while giving birth to her fourteenth child.


08. It required 20,000 workers and 20 years.


The Taj Mahal was finished in about 20 years, during which time about 20000 laborers were engaged.



09. Materials for the construction were imported from several nations.


The building materials for the "symbol of love" were all shipped from Punjab, Rajastha.

To name a few, Sri Lanka, Tibet, and China.


10. The Taj Mahal in black.


Shortly after finishing the white Taj Mahal, it is said that Shah Jahan wished to construct a black Taj Mahal. But his son Aurangzeb derailed his ambitions.

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