While reading about the Taj Mahal or watching it in a movie, have you ever wondered who owns the Taj Mahal in Agra? Tap to know about it.
The Taj Mahal is a white marble monument, built in the 17th century by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the love memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
The construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1631 and took more than 20 years to complete. It was built at an estimated cost of Rs 32 million by more than 20,000 artisans.
Many of us believe that the land of the Taj Mahal was seized and owned by the Mughal rulers, but this is not true. It is owned by the Jaipur Royals.
As per the records of the Archaeological Survey of India, the land of the Taj Mahal was owned by Raja Jai Singh of Amer. Shah Jahan took ownership of the land by negotiation and exchange.
Raja Jai Singh was a trusted ally of Shah Jahan. He granted four havelis in Agra to the Rajput king. The land where the Taj Mahal is built was willingly donated.
The Taj Mahal is known as the ‘symbol of love’, but it is also a symbol of collaboration and coordination. It was a collaboration between two dynasties.
The Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also one of the seven wonders of the world. It is situated on the banks of the Yamuna River.
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