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The Taj Mahal (ताज महल) is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the [[Yamuna river]] in [[Agra]]. It is stated in tourist literature that it was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor [[Shah Jahan]] (reigned 1628–1658), to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens on three sides. | '''The Taj Mahal''' (ताज महल) is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the [[Yamuna river]] in [[Agra]]. It is stated in tourist literature that it was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor [[Shah Jahan]] (reigned 1628–1658), to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens on three sides. | ||
==World Heritage site== | == World Heritage site == | ||
The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Described by Nobel laureate [[Rabindranath Tagore]] as "the tear-drop on the cheek of time", it is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture and a symbol of India's rich history. The Taj Mahal attracts 7-8 million visitors a year. | The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Described by Nobel laureate [[Rabindranath Tagore]] as "the tear-drop on the cheek of time", it is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture and a symbol of India's rich history. The Taj Mahal attracts 7-8 million visitors a year. | ||
==The controversy about Taj Mahal== | == The controversy about Taj Mahal == | ||
[[File:Taj Mahal a Temple Palace.jpg|thumb|150px]] | [[File:Taj Mahal a Temple Palace.jpg|thumb|150px]] | ||
Some historians have challenged the story about Taj Mahal being propagated as having been built by Shah Jahan. | Some historians have challenged the story about Taj Mahal being propagated as having been built by Shah Jahan. | ||
In his book '''Taj Mahal: The True Story''', historian [[P.N. Oak]] claims that the Taj Mahal was originally a Shiva temple named '''Tejo Mahalaya''' seized by [[Shah Jahan]] and adopted as a tomb. He argues that maybe this temple was built by Indian King, Jai Singh-I. He says that '''''Mahal''''' is a word to describe a royal palace and not a tomb and after seizure by Shah Jahan, the name was changed to Taj Mahal. These historians opine that Taj Mahal is one of the old buildings occupied forcibly by Muslim rulers; and that, after giving a different external shape and Arabian/Persian inscriptions installed on the walls, forced the writers of history to propagate that those buildings and castles were built by those Muslim rulers. | In his book '''Taj Mahal: The True Story''', historian [[P.N. Oak]] claims that the Taj Mahal was originally a Shiva temple named '''Tejo Mahalaya''' seized by [[Shah Jahan]] and adopted as a tomb. He argues that maybe this temple was built by Indian King, Jai Singh-I. He says that '''''Mahal''''' is a word to describe a royal palace and not a tomb and after seizure by Shah Jahan, the name was changed to Taj Mahal. These historians opine that Taj Mahal is one of the old buildings occupied forcibly by Muslim rulers; and that, after giving a different external shape and Arabian/Persian inscriptions installed on the walls, forced the writers of history to propagate that those buildings and castles were built by those Muslim rulers. | ||
== [[Tajmahal is a Hindu Temple Palace]] == | |||
See [[Tajmahal is a Hindu Temple Palace]] | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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Revision as of 10:03, 7 March 2017
The Taj Mahal (ताज महल) is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in Agra. It is stated in tourist literature that it was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned 1628–1658), to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens on three sides.
World Heritage site
The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Described by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore as "the tear-drop on the cheek of time", it is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture and a symbol of India's rich history. The Taj Mahal attracts 7-8 million visitors a year.
The controversy about Taj Mahal
Some historians have challenged the story about Taj Mahal being propagated as having been built by Shah Jahan. In his book Taj Mahal: The True Story, historian P.N. Oak claims that the Taj Mahal was originally a Shiva temple named Tejo Mahalaya seized by Shah Jahan and adopted as a tomb. He argues that maybe this temple was built by Indian King, Jai Singh-I. He says that Mahal is a word to describe a royal palace and not a tomb and after seizure by Shah Jahan, the name was changed to Taj Mahal. These historians opine that Taj Mahal is one of the old buildings occupied forcibly by Muslim rulers; and that, after giving a different external shape and Arabian/Persian inscriptions installed on the walls, forced the writers of history to propagate that those buildings and castles were built by those Muslim rulers.
Tajmahal is a Hindu Temple Palace
See Tajmahal is a Hindu Temple Palace
External Links
- Official website of Taj Mahal - Uttar Pradesh Government
- Taj Mahal is an ancient Shiva Temple - book can be downloaded in PDF format
- P.N. Oak's Hindi book archives
- The True Story of Taj Mahal, book by P.N. Oak - Read on-line and save in PDF format
Dndeswal (talk) 04:11, 7 March 2017 (EST)