22/10/2024
1. Symbol of Love: The Taj Mahal was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, making it one of the most famous symbols of love in the world.
2. Changing Colors: The white marble structure changes color throughout the day—from pinkish in the morning, dazzling white during the day, to golden under moonlight.
3. Optical Illusion: The minarets are slightly tilted outward, designed that way so they would fall away from the mausoleum in case of an earthquake.
4. Tomb Symmetry: The entire Taj Mahal is symmetrical, except for the tomb of Shah Jahan, which was added later and disrupts the perfect symmetry.
5. Precious Gem Inlays: The Taj Mahal features intricate inlays of precious and semi-precious stones like jade, crystal, lapis lazuli, and turquoise in its marble.
