What is the mystery about Taj Mahal?

The most shocking mystery of Taj Mahal is that it was constructed just before Shah Jahan ruled Agra. As indicated by the book, “The genuine story of Taj Mahal”, the fortress was initially a sanctuary of Lord Shiva worked by the former Rajputs people of Agra.



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The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum complex that houses the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal (“Chosen One of the Palace”) and her husband, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned 1628–58).

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It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is a work of art by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. In fact, it is one of the few places in the world where one can witness an uninterrupted fall and rise of water and the best example of a water-carved monument.

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Hence, the Taj Mahal is turning yellow mainly due to these reasons: air pollution, discolouration of marble due to oxidation of its constituents, environmental neglect and wear and tear caused by millions of tourists who visit it every year.

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Is the Taj Mahal a tomb? The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum complex that houses the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal (“Chosen One of the Palace”) and her husband, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned 1628–58).

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Entry fee for a visit to the Taj Mahal is currently 1100 Rupees for foreigners for the basic entry and 200 Rupees more for entrance into the mausoleum. If you want to see ALL of the Taj Mahal and the grounds, make sure to add on the extra 200 Rupee ticket.

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