Indian media reveals 10 wonders of the Taj Mahal

Known as "the most beautiful mausoleum in the world," India’s Taj Mahal, built from pure white marble inlaid with precious stones, is considered an artistic miracle in architectural aesthetics and is listed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Recently, Indian media revealed “10 wonders about the Taj Mahal,” including details about its construction and its varying appearances at different times of the day and night.

As a popular tourist attraction in Agra, India, The Times of India reported that around 1,000 elephants were used to transport building materials during the Taj Mahal’s construction. The materials came from places such as Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, China, and Tibet, making it an enormous project.

Moreover, the structure is adorned with up to 28 different types of gemstones and 99 inscriptions of the word “Allah” in Arabic script. Each Quranic verse on the walls is unique. Additionally, the Taj Mahal appears in different colors depending on the time of day and lighting conditions.

In addition, there are two replica structures of the Taj Mahal in India: Bibi Ka Maqbara in Aurangabad and the Taj Mahal of Bangladesh (Banglar Taj Mahal). It is even said that Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan once intended to build another “Black Taj Mahal,” though this plan was never realized.