2006-12-12 04:11:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ India ➔ Other - India
Symbol of evilness: how does cutting the hands of the manufacturers or builders show love?
2006-12-12 14:40:56 · answer #1 · answered by 8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The name probably derives from the name of Shah Jahan's wife: Mumtaz Mahal. It might be a corruption of Mumtaz ('taz, hence Taj) together with Mahal which means abode.
By the way, Mumtaz means the chosen one and Shah Jahan means King of the world.
Some believe that the monument was originally a Hindu temple, palace of Tejo Mahalaya (Shiva), which could also be an explanation of the name.
2006-12-12 05:06:07 · answer #2 · answered by Muskaan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Taj Mahal literally "crown palace" or "crown of the palace" referring to Mumtaz Mahal, in whose honor it was built. Her husband, emporer Shah Jahan was so grieved by her death that his hair is said to have turned white overnight. He wanted to build a monument for her "as beautiful as she was beautiful."
The word Taj is not a corruption of the "taz" in Mumtaz nor is it referring to a hindu temple. The Mughals were Muslim and therefore Taj Mahal is also a Muslim achievement.
2006-12-12 08:43:06 · answer #3 · answered by reigning queen 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Taj Mahal stands for eternal Love......
it was built by shah jahan in memory of his wife mumtaz mahal.
2006-12-12 08:18:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its basically a mausoleum housing the graves of the MughaL empoere Shahjahan and his wife Mumtaz mahal.
He built it is as token of love for his wife.
2006-12-16 03:58:33 · answer #5 · answered by raindrops 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a monument, a memorial - the soul which was deprived of its partner- the end of its sweet heart - could not relish the inevitability of the fate- wandering restlessly found solace in raising a suitable and beautiful structure to exhibit his total dedication to his lady love. not only a wonder of the world but also the dedication and sincere feeling for the departed soul
2006-12-12 04:32:45 · answer #6 · answered by hari prasad 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Taj was the king who had the monument built for his wife. It is a funeral monument.
2006-12-12 04:13:50 · answer #7 · answered by designerista 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It can be seen at different ways. May be seen as a monument of love, art , wealth or even pride.
2006-12-12 09:40:11 · answer #8 · answered by Malu 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Grave for the wife of shah jahan
yes it is a true fact.........
2006-12-12 04:23:25 · answer #9 · answered by ata s 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is a monument of love...
2006-12-12 04:39:06 · answer #10 · answered by chestnut 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋