Taj Mahal
A WHITE MARBLE MAUSOLEUM
There are varied stories attached to the nomenclature of the Taj Mahal. One of these myths of Taj Mahal nomenclature is that the name of the magnificent monument is derived from the Persian language. Thereby the Taj means crown and Mahal means palace hence, Taj Mahal literally means “Crown Palace”. Another myth says that the name of the monument was derived from the name Mumtaz Mahal, the third queen of Shah Jahan.
This myth says that the craftsmen who had constructed the Taj Mahal were disfigured after its completion. It’s believed that Shah Jahan had ordered to chop off the hands of the architects and craftsmen after the completion of the monuments so that they could never build a monument as beautiful as the Taj ever again. In absence of any evidence or proper records the event is only a myth.
Myth about the mutation inside the Taj Mahal:
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The gorgeous monument was built in the period of Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in the memory of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal. The interesting history and legends of the Taj Mahal enhances the merit of this mausoleum and hence, it is celebrated worldwide as an emblem of love and romance. The legends of the Taj Mahal unfold various details about the period of construction of this masterpiece.