It is believed that around Rs 32 million was spent to complete the construction of this white mausoleum (in 1653). Today, the cost of building the Taj would be somewhere around Rs 70 billion (nearly ...
The lush and sprawling lawns in front of the Taj Mahal were actually developed under British rule. The original gardens contained lush foliage and 60 exquisite flowerbeds. Contrary to popular ...
Believe it or not, the Taj Mahal is actually taller than the Qutub Minar. While the internet will show both of them to be 73 meters or 240 feet tall, the Taj Mahal surpasses the Qutub Minar by at ...
Plain and simple: This is the reason you come to Agra. The Taj Mahal is a majestic tomb built in the Mughal style, which combines Indian, Islamic and Persian architectural principles. Visitors ...
Mystery of the Basement: Despite its fame, the Taj Mahal still holds mysteries, particularly regarding the 22 sealed rooms in its basement. Location of the Rooms: Beneath the main mausoleum lies a ...
Jackson Browne Photo by Danny Clinch; Taj Mahal by William Coupon On Thursday, Feb. 6, The Bob Dylan Center will present a one-night staging of “Red ...