Taj Mahal Interesting facts and for School

Taj Mahal

1. The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, to symbolize their eternal love. Symbol of eternal love

2. As the sun rises, the Taj Mahal appears to be bathed in the redness of the sun, turning the dome a soft, golden colour . From a far, it appears light yellow and pink during the morning sunrises, creating a breathtaking view. Taj Before Sunrise

3. T he Taj Mahal appears to be light yellow and pink from far away when the morning sunrises. Taj Mahal After The Sunrise

4. When the sun is at its peak, the Taj Mahal appears bright and shiny white, reflecting the marble in its truest form. Taj In Afternoon

5. As the sun sets, the Taj Mahal takes on a new look, with a yellow hue spreading across the monument. The sunset creates a cool and beautiful effect, making it a unique and memorable sight for all visitors. Taj at Sunset

6. The Taj Mahal appears a soft, silvery color during a full moon. The white marble of the monument reflects the moonlight, creating a breathtaking sight. Taj during full moon

7. Taj Mahal is taller than Qutub Minar , the Taj is 73 m high, while the Qutub Minar measures 72.5 m. Taj Mahal is taller than Delhi’s Qutub Minar

8. The four pillars or minarets are tilted outwards rather than standing straight. Four Pillars The four minarets, each more than 39m tall were initially designed as working minarets to be used by the muezzin to call the Islamic faithful to prayer. Each minaret is effectively divided into three equal parts by two working balconies that ring the tower. At the top of the tower is a final balcony surmounted by a chattri that mirrors the design of those on the tomb.