Agra Hub

City of Architectural Wonders

Agra India
Agra Tour Packages
Taj Mahal - Agra
Monuments in Agra
Shopping in Agra
Agra Tours
Hotels in Agra

Taj Mahal Trivia

The Taj Mahal is a monument with a rich and colorful history. An immortal love story inspired the Taj Mahal and there's lots more Taj Mahal trivia and interesting details about this wondrous monument.
Taj Mahal Agra India

  • It is said that Shah Jahan wanted to build an equally grand tomb for himself on the other bank of the River Yamuna in Agra. His mausoleum would be made in black marble and the two monuments would complement each other in their design.

  • Mumtaz Mahal means "Exalted one of the Palace." This was what Shah Jahan called her. Her actual name was Arjumand Banu Begum.


  • The term Taj Mahal is possible a contraction of the Empress's name and means "Crown of the Palace"


  • Shah Jahan was known as Khurram before he ascended to the Mughal Throne.


  • Mumtaz Mahal was Shah Jahan's second wife, but was his favorite.


  • Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan had 14 children


  • 20,000 laborers worked for 22 years to build the Taj Mahal.


  • 1000 elephants were used to transport the materials required for the construction of the Taj Mahal.


  • The Taj Mahal is said to have been built at a cost of 32 million rupees.

  • The white marble used to construct the Taj Mahal, was brought from Makrana in Rajasthan India.


  • 28 different kinds of semi-precious stones were used in the inlay work in the Taj Mahal.

    Tajmahal Agra India
  • These included Turquoise from Tibet, Sapphires from Sri Lanka and Lapis Lazuli from Afghanistan.


  • The inlay work on the inner walls of the Taj Mahal is called pietra dura, which refers to the embedding of hard or durable stones within soft stones for decorative effect.


  • It is said that Shah Jahan wanted to ensure that his master craftsmen would not build anything as beautiful again and had their hands amputated or eyes put out, after the completion of the Taj Mahal.


  • The Taj mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was added to the UNESCO list of world heritage sites in 1983, and described as "The jewel of Muslim art in India"

Taj Mahal - Agra
Location of Taj Mahal Taj Mahal Trivia
Our Other Network Sites

Jaipur Vacation
Plane Tickets, Hotels, Shows, Tours
Vacation Specials - Book it On-Line.

www.jaipurhub.com

India Hill Resorts Vacations
Instant tour booking for
hill resorts in India.

www.hillresortsinindia.com

Tour to Himachal Pradesh
Hotels, Airfare and Customized Packages
to Himachal Pradesh. Check us First.

www.himachalpradeshindia.com

Kerala Holidays
Plan a vacation- Save time & money
Book Kerala tour online.

www.tourismofkerala.com

Leh and Ladakh Sensation Tours
A must tour for every adventurer!
For more info and Booking details.

www.lehladakhindia.com

Ooty Sightseeing Tour
Book Ooty Tour Online Now.
Marvel at the beauty of the place.

www.ootyindia.com

Heritage India Tour
Online travel consultant -Trekking
the heritage sites in India.

www.heritageinindia.com

Indian Beaches Tour
Unbeatable price and our
Excellent service is a bonus

www.beachesofindia.com

India Touring Holidays
Online India Tour, book destinations,
accommodation and sightseeing.

www.indian-visit.com