5 Unknown Facts About the Taj Mahal

BY PATHBEAT.IN

Did You Know the Taj Mahal changes color throughout the day?

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Precious stones ranging from blue lapis lazuli to orange carnelian were transported from Sri Lanka, Rajasthan and Central Asia for the Construction.

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The body of Mumtaz Mahal was initially buried first at Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh.

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The Four Minarets of the Taj are constructed with an outward leaning so that even if they fall in an earthquake, the main mausoleum remains safe.

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The Taj Mahal's charbagh garden is a symbol of paradise according to the Quran as it is divided into four quadrants.

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