Interesting Facts About the Taj Mahal

If you are in Sri Lanka and have not seen the beauty of India’s Taj Mahal, it is time to head to a travel agency in Sri Lanka. The Taj Mahal is just a flight away and any reputed travel agency such as Aitken Spence Holidays will easily help you book a tour. Here are some interesting facts about the awe-inspiring construction:

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It’s a Symbol of Love
The Taj Mahal was built as a mausoleum for the Emperor Shah Jahan’s wife. It was located on the opposite bank of the Yamuna River from the Emperor’s Royal Palace in Agra.

It’s One of a Kind
In order to ensure that the Taj Mahal would be unique, it is said that the Emperor Shah Jahan had the hands of the architect and the workers cut off so they could never replicate the ornate structure.

It Involved a lot of Work
It took over twenty years to complete the construction. The 20,000 workers used for the project were not only sourced from India but were also brought from Persia, Europe and the Ottoman Empire. Roughly 1000 elephants were also used in its construction.

It was Restored by the British
After the mid 18th Century, the Mughal power waned and the Taj Mahal was woefully neglected. Close to the dawn of the 19th century, the British viceroy of India, Lord Curzon, took action to preserve the Taj Mahal; thereby keeping the wonderful structure available for visitors for decades to come.

Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

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