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Explore hidden places of the Taj Mahal. Here is the list of the best places to visit in this iconic landmark to make your holiday more memorable
The Taj Mahal is the most visited tourist destination in India. The Taj Mahal is famous not only in India but also in the world. More than 10 thousand people come here every day. If you are also going to visit the Taj Mahal, then you should know about the special places to visit in the Taj Mahal.
Places to Visit in Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is a small tourist destination. If you look into the history, you will know that it is not a palace it is just a mausoleum. Apart from the main mausoleum, here you will get to see some other places which people come to see from all over the world.
Tomb of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan
The main attraction of the Taj Mahal is the white marble mausoleum located in the middle of the complex. In whose basement Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan's tomb are located. This mausoleum is made of the world's most expensive white marble, on which beautiful carvings have been made with precious gems. In this, you will get to see a unique harmony of Indian, Islamic, Turkish and Persian architecture.
If you enter through the main gate which is also known as the Royal Gate, you will be able to see this beautiful mausoleum in front of you.
Char Minar (Four Towers)
The Taj Mahal also has four minarets which are very popular. In Islam, such minarets were used for the azan of the mosque. People also were used to seeing enemies coming from afar from the top of these minarets.
The special thing is that these four minarets are located at the four corners of the Taj Mahal and all are inclined outwards. They are designed in such a way that if for some reason these minarets fall, they will fall outwards only. These minarets will not cause any damage to the Taj Mahal.
Royal Gate
The Royal Gate is the main entrance to the Taj Mahal, also known as Darwaza-e-Rauza. This 30-meter-high grand entrance was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648. It is made entirely of red sandstone which makes it a stark contrast to the gleaming white Taj Mahal. The gate has an arch that is decorated with intricate Quranic calligraphy and floral patterns, resembling a gate to heaven. Today, it remains a key element of the Taj Mahal's grandeur.
Mosque
The mosque at the Taj Mahal was built simultaneously with the Taj Mahal. It is made using red sandstone and marble and is located to the west of the main mausoleum. It consists of large domes, and arched doorways with intricate marble carvings, reflecting the Mughal architectural style. This mosque enhances the spiritual ambience and artistic harmony of the Taj Mahal.
The original Tomb of Mumtaz Mahal
You will see that there are two tombs inside the Taj Mahal. One of which is a large tomb of Shah Jahan and the other is a small tomb of Mumtaz Mahal. By the way, both these graves are fake, and the real grave is present in the basement of the Taj Mahal. After the death of Mumtaz Mahal, Shah Jahan had already announced that his tomb should also be built near the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal.
According to Islamic culture, the tomb should be built where not many people can go. Hence, Shah Jahan built the original tomb in the basement and built the fake tomb on the first floor above. This fake tomb was built for people to see. Shah Jahan wanted people to remember both of them by looking at his graves.
