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The Taj Mahal is one of the most iconic monuments in the world, but there are some fascinating and lesser-known facts about it that might surprise you:
1. Color Changes with Light
2. Perfect Symmetry – Except for the Tomb
The entire Taj Mahal complex is known for its perfect symmetry, with one exception—the tomb of Shah Jahan. His cenotaph was added later by his son, Aurangzeb, which disrupts the original symmetry as Mumtaz Mahal’s tomb lies centrally, while his tomb is off-center.
3. It Took Over 20 Years to Build
Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632, and it took 22 years to complete. Over 20,000 artisans, workers, and craftsmen from India, Persia, and the Ottoman Empire were involved in building it.
4. No Written Proof of the Designer
Despite its fame, there is no definitive proof of who designed the Taj Mahal. Some believe it was designed by Ustad Ahmad Lahauri, a Persian architect, but there are no official records naming him as the designer.
5. Myth of the Black Taj Mahal
A popular myth suggests that Shah Jahan intended to build a black marble replica of the Taj Mahal on the opposite bank of the Yamuna River. This was supposed to be his own tomb, but construction never started. Archaeologists, however, have found no evidence to support this claim.
6. Calligraphy on the Taj Mahal
The calligraphy inscribed on the Taj Mahal’s walls is from the Quran and was crafted by the Persian calligrapher Amanat Khan. What’s remarkable is the optical illusion: the letters gradually increase in size as they get higher, making them appear uniformly sized from the ground.
7. Threatened by Pollution
The marble of the Taj Mahal has been turning yellow over the years due to air pollution. Acid rain and soot from local industries have caused deterioration. Several restoration efforts have been undertaken to preserve its original beauty, including the application of a mud-pack treatment to clean the marble.
8. It Was Almost Destroyed in War
During World War II, and later the India-Pakistan wars, the Taj Mahal was camouflaged by the government with scaffolding and green netting to prevent it from being targeted by enemy bombers.
9. Hidden in Plain Sight
The minarets of the Taj Mahal are slightly tilted outwards, which was an intentional design to protect the tomb in case of an earthquake. If they ever fell, they would fall away from the central structure, preserving the integrity of the main building.
10. Burial Site of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal
While the two cenotaphs are visible in the main chamber, the actual graves of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal lie in a crypt below, in a simpler, less ornate area that is not open to the public.
These facts reveal the rich history, mystery, and ingenuity behind one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
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