Valentine's Day Special: 8 Interesting Facts About 'Monument of Love' Taj Mahal

Pritam Saha
Feb 08, 2023

Not Built By An Indian

Ustad Ahmad Lahauri, who is generally regarded as the chief architect of the Taj Mahal, is not an Indian, contrary to popular belief. He is actually a Persian from Iran.

Tomb Of Mumtaj Mahal

After her death, Mumtaj Mahal’s body was buried at two different places before it was finally placed in its final resting place in the basement of the Taj Mahal.

Change Colours

The colour of the Taj varies as per the time of the day and the condition of the sky.

A Black Twin

It is widely believed that Shah Jahan wanted to build another Taj Mahal just across the white Taj Mahal in the Mehtab Garden.

Surpasses The Qutub Minar

The height of the Taj Mahal is indeed more than that of the Qutub Minar.

Interior Has A Majestic Inlay

The Taj Mahal is literally a treasure chest! And the British did not spare the Taj as well.

Minarets Are Not Perpendicular

The four minarets on the four corners of the Taj Mahal are not perfectly perpendicular.

A Hole In The Ceiling

The ceiling of the main hall of the Taj Mahal contains a small hole which is perpendicularly right above Mumtaj Mahal’s tombstone.

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