What is the tragic story behind the Taj Mahal?
What is the tragic story behind the Taj Mahal? It was built by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in 1631 in memory of his third but the most favourite wife, in fact a soul-mate Mumtaz Mahal, a Muslim Persian princess. She died while accompanying her husband in Burhanpur in a campaign to crush a rebellion after giving birth to their 13th child.
Who was the woman buried in the Taj Mahal?
The mausoleum in Agra is India's most famous monument, and a sublime shrine to eternal love. Built from between 1632 and 1647 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the Taj Mahal was dedicated to Jahan's favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth.
Why is Taj Mahal losing its scene?
The sulfur dioxide reacts with the water in the atmosphere to form the sulphuric acid which falls down in the form of rain called acid rain. The acid rain reacts with the marble of the Taj Mahal and thus loses its shine.
Can you go inside the Taj Mahal?
Entry fee for a visit to the Taj Mahal is currently 1100 Rupees for foreigners for the basic entry and 200 Rupees more for entrance into the mausoleum. If you want to see ALL of the Taj Mahal and the grounds, make sure to add on the extra 200 Rupee ticket.