Who built the TAJ MAHAL and which year was it built?

Answer 1

We have all heard how the Taj Mahal, which is considered one of the great wonders of the world, was built as the preeminent expression of a man's love for a wife. That it was built by emperor Shah Jahan in commemoration of his wife Mumtaz. However, in our continuous effort to get to the truth, we have recently acquired some very important documents and information. There is evidence that the Taj Mahal was never built by Shah Jahan. Some say the Taj Mahal pre-dates Shah Jahan by several centuries and was originally built as a Hindu or Vedic temple/palace complex. Shah Jahan merely acquired it from its previous owner, the Hindu King Jai Singh.

These photos are black and white and were found in a simple photo album in India. Except for old age and some water damage on some of them (creating white spots in areas), most are still in relatively good condition. Each photograph was accompanied by a typed caption taped in the album near the photo, each of which gives a very interesting explanation of the subject and the Vedic influence recognized on the building and what it means

For the photos go to http://www.stephen-knapp.com/was_the_taj_mahal_a_vedic_temple.htm

Answer 2

In 1631-1648 the emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz

Answer 3

The Tāj Mahal (Urdu/Persian: تاج محل; Hindi: ताज महल) is a monument located in Agra, India, constructed in 22 years (1631 - 1653) by a workforce of 22,000. The Muslim Mughal Emperor Shāh Jahān commissioned its construction as a mausoleum for his favourite wife, Arjumand Bano Begum, who is better known as Mumtāz Mahal.

The Taj Mahal (sometimes called "the Taj") is generally considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements of Indian, Islamic and Persian architectures. The Taj Mahal has achieved special note because of the romance of its inspiration. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar part of the monument, the Taj Mahal is actually an integrated complex of structures.

Answer 4

Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal. It was built in 1633. There is also a fact about it that it was built in 22 years by 20000 workers and after it was completed, Shah Jahan cut off the hands of the labourers so that they would not be able to copy it.

Answer 5

As against the popular beliefs that the Taj was constructed by the Mughal King Shah Jehan in memory of his queen Mumtak Mahal it may be stated that no account of this construction or the sums spent on it are found in the Mughal records of the time. As against this one Pro.f.G.M.Oak has put forward a theory that the building was a Hindu construction Tejo Mahal(Abode of Light) and a place of worship. It was snatched away by the King and converted into a masuoleum.This is just a claim not supported by any independent evidence except the defiling of some Hindu Temples by the Muslim rulers.As against the claims that it was Mohammed Musa, an architect from Iran who supervised the construction(and who got his hands cut in exchange lest he construct a better building afterwards.) there have been claims from Italy that the artwork is the brainchild of their architect.

Answer 6

On the bank of the Jamuna River,near the old Mogul capital Agra,stands IINDIA's celebrate monument TAJ MAHAL,with white marble dome,cupolas,minarets &exquisites mosais.It'z jstly earned itz place as one of the Seven Wonder.
After the death of Mumtaz Mahal in 1631,the wife of the 5th Mogul emperor,Shah Jahan,2 memoriz her,built TAZ MAHAL.

Answer 7

Mughal emperor Shahjahan built it, in the loving memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal in Agra near River Yamuna in sixteenth century. It took twenty long years to build the Taj

Answer 8

Built in 1631-48 in Agra, seat of the Mugal Empire, by Shah Jehan for his wife, Arjuman Banu Begum.

Answer 9

Emperor Shah Jahan was the architect, it was built in Agra India between the years 1630 -1653.

Answer 10

As memento n a sign of love, Mr. Shah Jahan, probably one of the gr8est builder of the world made this monument over the grave of his dear ms.Mumtaz Begam who had died of T.B., an Agra...
this gr8 palace of marbel would now cost (USD)around 10^984$ only...