The Love Story Behind the World's Most Famous Tomb!

Описание: 📌 Top Facts About the Taj Mahal

1. A Symbol of Love - Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

2. Construction Timeline - Construction began in 1632 and was completed in 1653 — it took 22 years to build.

3. Architectural Style - It’s a masterpiece of Mughal architecture, blending Persian, Islamic, and Indian styles.

4. Location - Located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, on the banks of the Yamuna River.

5. White Marble Wonder - Made of white marble sourced from Makrana in Rajasthan.

6. Changing Colors - The Taj Mahal appears pink in the morning, white during the day, and golden at night — depending on the moonlight and sunlight.

7. World Heritage Site - Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

8. Seven Wonders of the World - Included in the New 7 Wonders of the World list in 2007.

9. Calligraphy & Inlay Work - Features Qur’anic inscriptions in black marble and intricate inlay work with precious stones like jade, turquoise, and lapis lazuli.

10. No Foundation Pillars - It’s built on a well system with a wooden foundation that’s kept strong by the moisture from the Yamuna River.

11. Perfect Symmetry - The Taj Mahal complex is perfectly symmetrical — except for Shah Jahan’s tomb, added later, which breaks the symmetry.

12. Crowd Magnet - Attracts 7 to 8 million visitors each year, making it one of the most visited monuments in the world.

13. Minarets for Safety - The four minarets surrounding the dome are tilted slightly outward so they won’t fall on the main tomb during an earthquake