If you are filled with wanderlust, then this is the list for you. It contains the most unbelievable Taj Mahal facts you won’t believe are real. Ever thought about packing your bags and heading to India? Then this list is a must-read. For instance, did you know that the Taj Mahal was built in memory of Shah Jahan’s wife, who passed away during the birth of their 14th child?
And while the Brits were ruling India, they ordered that the gardens at the Taj Mahal be displayed and manicured to reflect how gardens looked back in England. Read on for more crunchy nuggets!
Unbelievable Taj Mahal Facts
1 Imitation is a Form of Flattery
Bangladesh has a fake Taj Mahal that was built in 2008.
2 Another Environmental Threat
Groundwater seepage was threatening the solidity of the Taj Mahal, causing cracks in the marble.
3 Its Looks Are Fading
Although made of white marble, the Taj Mahal is yellowing, thanks to air pollution.
4 Help Wanted
It took about 20,000 people to build the Taj Mahal; they came from all over the Asian continent.
5 Dirty Thieves
In 1857, British soldiers stole some of the Taj Mahal’s precious stones during the Sepoy Rebellion.
6 So Pretty!
A variety of precious gemstones are embedded in the marble structure of the Taj Mahal.
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7 Delivered by Elephant
In true Indian fashion, the builders used elephants to help transport the supplies and materials to the site.
8 A One Billion Dollar Project
At the time of its construction, the Taj Mahal cost the equivalent of $1,000,000,000.
9 An Ancient World Wonder
The Taj Mahal was 22 years in the making, and was completed back in 1653.
10 No Visitors on Fridays
You can still visit the Taj Mahal, but not on Fridays, as it is closed for prayer.
11 More fascinating facts
Inscriptions on the Taj Mahal’s marble revere Allah and Mumtaz Mahal. Although hundreds of years old, it is the most symmetrical ancient structure in the world. Thanks to its reflective marble, the Taj Mahal is a different color depending on the time of day.
Video Tour of the TAJ MAHAL (in Agra, India)
This video is an amazing full tour of the Taj Mahal, the world’s most magnificent testimony to undying love.
Hi I’m Jay. I grew up in Seattle, Washington and live in Los Angeles, California. I have travelled to 23 countries so far and planning to go explore more countries soon! My Favorite trips so far have been to Israel, Japan, Rome, Iceland and Australia. I started this site to share my love of travel with everyone and build a community of like-minded, free thinking, free exploring people.
