The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful monuments in the world, It is located in Agra, India. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal is made of white marbles; it shines differently at the time of sunrise and something different during sunset. Taj Mahal stands as a symbol of eternal love and is admired for its perfect design and detailed artwork. The monument is surrounded by lovely gardens, fountains, and reflecting pools which adds to its beauty. Millions of people visit the Taj Mahal around the world to see the beautiful monument . The Taj Mahal was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and it is now one of the 7 Wonders of the World.
Here are 11 mysterious facts about the Taj Mahal
1. The color of the Taj Mahal changes at different times during the day.
2. The Taj Mahal is decorated with over 40 kinds of precious and semi-precious stones, such as pearls, diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires.
3. As per the reports, elephants played a major role in constructing the Taj Mahal and around 1,000 elephants were used to transport building materials during that period.
4. Shah Jahan’s wife died while giving birth to their 14th child, and for her memory Taj Mahal was built.
5. The Taj Mahal took about 20 years to complete and about 20,000 workers were involved in its construction.
6. It is said that Shah Jahan planned to build a black Taj Mahal after the white one, but his son Aurangzeb stopped him.
7. During WWII and 1971 war, the Taj Mahal was disguised with bamboo and camouflage to protect it from enemy attacks.
8. The Taj Mahal seems to float on the Yamuna River like a giant marble cloud from certain angles.
9. The total cost for constructing the Taj Mahal at that time was about 32 million rupees.
10. A common myth suggests that Shah Jahan had the artisans’ thumbs cut off so they couldn’t build another Taj Mahal.
11. The Taj Mahal construction began in 1632, and it took 22 years to complete with the help of around 22,000 artisans, labourers, and craftsmen.
