Taj
Mahal in India is amongst the most famous Seven Wonders of the World and is one of the
most romantic and beautiful buildings in all over the world. Many called it the
symbol of Love and was constructed in 17th Century by Shah Jahan (Mughal
emperor) in reminiscence of his wife Mumtaz Begum. Hence, here we are giving
you list of interesting Facts to know about Taj Mahal.
1. Magnificent Calligraphy:
In
Taj Mahal there are 99 names of Allah which are written on the exterior as well
as on the interior walls with stunning calligraphy. People from all across the globe
admire this calligraphy and architecture of this beautiful monument. Furthermore,
the exquisiteness of this calligraphy is eye-catching.
2. 32 Million Indian Rupees were spend 300 years Ago for
constructing Taj Mahal by Shah Jahan:
It
is really shocking that it took over 22,000 workers as well as approximately 32
million rupees in building the Taj Mahal. During its construction over 1000
elephants were used for carrying and loading the marbles and it took about 17
years for completing the construction work.
3. The 4 minarets were built on Taj Mahal tilting outwards
for protecting it from earthquakes:
There
are 4 minarets in the Taj Mahal and are a little tilted outwards. This was
built in such a manner so that if there is a natural disaster such as
earthquake then the minarets would not fall on the key Dome and hence, assures
the safety of the tomb.
4. ASI had to hide the Taj Mahal during the World War- II
with an enormous scaffold for misguiding the bombers:
Taj
Mahal is one of the regal creation and was covered with an enormous scaffold so
that it looked like a store of bamboo to bombers in the 20th
century. After that in the year 1971 during the war of India- Pakistan and
after 9/11, it was protected by hiding with a cloth of green colour.
5. Stream of water:
There
is a small brook of water inside the Taj Mahal. It is believed that the source
of the stream is not evident. This is one of the most exciting hidden secrets
of Taj Mahal and remains secrecy for all until now.
6. The Taj Mahal changes colors:
Taj
Mahal changes beautiful colors with the different sun light. In the morning
time, it appears a bit pinkish in color, while in the evening it appears milky
white. Therefore, these colors put in to the incomparable attractiveness of Taj
Mahal.
7. Shah Jahan wanted to construct another Taj Mahal, black
Taj Mahal:
Shah
Jahan extensively believed to have preferred a tomb for himself alike to that
of the one he had constructed in the reminiscence of his wife, Mumtaz Begum.
According to the writing of the Tavernier, a European traveler it is mentioned
that the Shah Jehan began to construct his own tomb on the other side of the
river but was not able to complete its construction as he was overthrow by Aurangzeb,
his own son.
8. The fountains have an extraordinary feature for ensuring
the consistent water pressure in the fountains:
For ensuring the uniforms as well as the undiminished water pressure in the
fountains the pipes are not connected in a direct manner with the copper pipes
feeding them. In its place a copper pot was placed under each pipe of fountain
so that at first the water fills the pot and then only go up at the same time
in the fountains. The water pressure in the pots is maintained and that’s why
in the fountains also.
9. Taj Mahal keeps getting smaller in size, as you go close
to it:
The
makers of Taj Mahal engaged an optical deception so that as you go nearer to
the gate, the Taj keeps getting smaller in size. Generally, the things seems to
be grow bigger as you go near to them but in case of Taj Mahal is seems to be
grow bigger as you walk away.
10. The base or groundwork of Taj Mahal would have eroded many
years ago if Yamuna River was not there:
The
foundation of the Taj Mahal is made of Timber which is supposed a have a short
life. The wood should deteriorate overtime and fall apart owing to decompose
and damage, but that did not occur due to the reasons that the wood reserved
strong as well as moist by the Yamuna River.
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