3. What is the
history of the
Taj Mahal?
It was built by Mughal Emperor
Shah Jahan in memory of his wife
Mumtaz Mahal with construction
starting in 1632 and completed in
1648 with the mosque, the guest
house and the main gateway on the
south, the outer courtyard and its
cloisters were added subsequently
and completed in 1653
4. Why is Taj
Mahal 7
Wonders of
the World?
The Taj Mahal was built in 1648 by
Shah Jehan as a memorial to his
wife. ... Mughal Emperor Shah
Jahan, lost his wife Mumtaz Mahal
on June 17, 1631.He was
inconsolable and envisaged a
memorial that would befit his love.
Today, the Taj Mahal is listed as one
of the New Seven Wonders of the
World.
5. Why was the
Taj Mahal
destroyed?
The storm that hit Agra on Friday,
with a speed of 127 kmph, has
caused serious damage in the
city. Due to the storm,
the marble railing at the world
heritage monument Taj Mahal
suffered extensive damage. ...
This scaffolding faced the
maximum brunt of the storm
and fell on the monument
platform, damaging it.
6. What is written
on Taj Mahal?
The Taj Mahal always welcomes each
of its visitors with an inscription,
written in beautiful handwriting, on
the great gate that reads "O Soul,
thou art at rest. ... The calligraphy of
the Taj Mahal mainly consists of the
verses and passages from the holy
book of Quran .The Taj Mahal always
welcomes each of its visitors with an
inscription, written in beautiful
handwriting, on the great gate that
reads "O Soul, thou art at rest. ...
The calligraphy of the Taj Mahal
mainly consists of the verses and
passages from the holy book of
Quran.
