Which river is beside the taj mahal?
Taj Mhal is built on the bank of yamuna river. The monument along with the river provides a magnificent view.
Why was shah jahan called as engineer king need perfect answer?
Because he built so many monuments in India including one of the best monuments which is Taj Mahal.
How much area does taj mahal occupies?
The Taj Mahal takes up 50,009 square kilometres.(and plz check ur grammar)
Why does the Taj Mahal - a great Indian monument turn yellow?
because of pollution, from cars and factories near by. the government of india has shutdown all the factories near by and no car can go inside the borders of the taj mahal...
Who built the taj mahal and why did they do so?
the emperor Shah Jahan built it, in memory of his wife Mumtaz, who died in childbirth
Where is shah jahan and mumtaz mahal buried?
Well, the coffins are in the octagonal main chamber. But the actual bodies are buried in a secret underground chamber.
What was the period under which taj mahal was built?
Shahjahan started the construction in 1632 and he was successful in completing it in 1653. I'm not sure about the exact date and time for the matter of accuracy.
Is Shah Jahan buried in the Taj Mahal?
The Taj Mahal was commissioned by Shah Jahan, but he neither designed it nor built it himself. Naturally, he would have employed the finest architects, designers, craftsmen and decorators to do the actual work.
What is the city and country in which the Taj Mahal is located?
Taj Mahal is located in Agra, Uttarpradesh India.
Did shahjahan really cut the hands of the labourers who worked on tajmahal?
Nobody knows the truth, eve
nthough some people say so.
Taj Mahal is in Agra, India. It is very famous across India.
Why the marble on taj mahal is affected by acid rain?
actually it is due to the toxic gases released by the factories in the vicinity of the taj mahal. these gases react with moisture present in the air and they are responsible for the so called acid rain on taj mahal.....!!! hope you got the answer.
Who built the Taj Mahal and why?
See the related questions.
The Taj Mahal is a monument built in Agra, India by Muslim Emperor Shah Jahan (died 1666) in the memory of his dear wife and queen Mumtaz Mahal. and also build for muslim to pray
Why are tourists fascinated by the Taj Mahal?
Taj Mahal is important because it is one of the 7 wonders in the world. it is very beautiful and tourists come to visit from all over the world. if it is destroyed than the wonders will remain 6. and tourists from other countries will not come to visit India and cannot see the beauty of our world.
What is the taj mahal used for now?
It was built around 1648 as a mausoleum (a tomb) for the wife of Emperor Shah jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal by the emperor himself. When the Shah died he was also buried alongside his beloved wife.
Although the Taj Mahal is now a beautiful tourist attraction and one of the most beautiful structures in the world, it is still essentially a tomb, and continues to be so to this day, as both the Shah and his wife are still buried at the centre of the building.
How long did it take to build the Taj Mahal all together?
Shah Jahan was born about 1592. He was about 40 when construction began in 1632, and 56 when principal construction was completed in 1648. The remaining parts of the structure were built by 1653.
How many minarets does taj mahal have?
There are 4 minarets at the four corners of the main building. On careful observation, you can see that the minarets are oriented slightly outward so that in any case the minarets do not topple over the main building.
Did Shah Jahan ever live in the Taj Mahal?
Never. Taj Mahal is the tomb of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal. But, Shah Jahan was also buried in the Taj Mahal.