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Taj Mahal

Questions and information about the famous Taj Mahal monument in India.

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What statement best supports why the ruler Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal using all white marble?

The white marble illuminated at night and drew attention to the wondrous building.

Did some of the workers get killed while building the Taj Mahal?

Yes, all workers get killed while building the Taj Mahal

I do not believe that they all got killed, but they could have by accident, or they could have been injured.

Whom does the taj mahal belong?

Taj Mahal is the temple of Shiva, Tajendra is one of the name of Shiva. It was a Shiva temple inside the palace of Jagat Singh, grandson of Man Singh, the commander in chief of Akber. It was not a Muslim building at all because (a) it is facing east like any Hindu building; (b) it is octagonal as recommended by Hindu architectures, (c) it has motifs of Lotus important for Hindus but prohibited in Muslim architectures.

Arab beduins, Turks and Mongols, the Muslims who invaded India were barbarians, nomadic, uncivilised people. They never had any buildings in their own countries which are still mainly deserts. They could not design a building like Taj Mahal.

What problems did the Taj Mahal cause?

One of the major problems that the Taj Mahal is facing right now is being antique it is starting to crack!

Is tja mahal still standing?

TheTaj Mahal is still standing and if were to fall or bombed it would me tragic and all over the news.answered by MuMu

What is special about the pools of water near the Taj Mahal?

because they flow around it and make it more beautiful

How much men built the taj mahal?

20,000 men were estimated to have built the Taj Mahal. The men were sculptors, inlayers, stonecutters, and turret-building specialists. Over 1,000 elephants were needed to transport the marble, jasper, jade and crystal the tomb was built with. The creation of the structure took about 22 years, and cost approximately 32 million Rupees.

Do you have to take your shoes off if you go in the taj mahal?

You must either take your shoes off or put on a pair of red booties the ticket official gives to you when you enter. The Taj Mahalis built on a raised area where this also a mosque one side and a identical building on the other side. Before ascending the stairs to the raised area, there is an area where you can leave your shoes or put on the booties. You leave your shoes in an unguarded area so don't wear a nice pair. The majority of locals remove their shoes and most westerners throw on the booties.

What are the factor affecting the architecture of taj mahal?

Pollution is the main factor of affecting taj mahal as it pollutes water and makes it acidic which leads to acid rain and when this rain falls on it the marble of ta mahal get corroded

Which building inspired Shah Jahan to build Taj Mahal?

The Itimad-Ud-Daula's Tomb at Agra, built by Mughal Empress Nur Jahan for her father, Itimad-Ud-Daula (Mirza Ghiyas Beg) was the first Mughal structure to be built entirely of white marble. This building had inspired Shah Jahan to build the Taj Mahal.

Who was the first husband of Mumtaz Mahal?

Mumtaz Mahal only had one husband during her lifetime. Her husband's name was Shah Jahan and they were married in 1612 AD.

What is the closest international airport to the taj mahal?

That would be Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. Taj Mahal would be about a 4 hour car ride from there