Who built Taj Mahal?

Answer 1

Raja YashoVarma built Tejo Mahlaya in 11 th century AD...

This monument which had a Temple and palaces around was destroyed heavily by Muslim attackers over years.. finally raja Jai Singh got hold of it.. from whom Shah jehan acquired it and converted it into a mausoleum...and then it was reanmed as Taj Mahal.

Answer 2

This historical summary of the Taj-Mahal story must be regarded with scepticism. It is highly probable that it is somewhat inaccurate and possible that it is totally misleading. For example,a certain Professor Oak (in his book "The Taj Mahal: The True Story") puts forward persuasive evidence, observations and interpretation that suggest the monument was originally a Hindu temple, palace of Tejo Mahalaya (Shiva), built long before the Shah Jahan came to power and that it was taken over by Jahan and 'developed' into, approximately, what we see today. Allegedly, Indira Gandhi's government tried to ban this book and some would say the Indian government has been politically motivated in suppressing this theory. Certainly the Taj Mahal is a great tourist money spinner with its present dramatic and romantic aura: the asset value might be greatly diminished if Oak's alternative account is correct. Furthermore, it is argued, publicising this 'true story' might alienate a substantial tranche of the electorate: the Muslims. There are chambers in the monument which, it seems, have remained unopened since Shah Jahan's time and which the professor believes could provide evidence to prove the account one way or another. Allegedly the Indian government will not allow an independent investigation within these chambers, and if that is the case it raises suspicions as to their motives. You must form your own opinion.
We are academic engineers, better at producing summaries and reports than historical research so what is offered here is a light hearted summary based on variants of the traditional story, inspired by our own encounter in 1976. It may be that we are describing a myth but it still makes a beautiful 'tale'.


The Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India must be one of the most magnificent and wondrous monuments created by man. We have been there and regard it as literally breathtaking, being the most beautiful, astonishing and inspiring sights that we have had the privilege of beholding. The focal point of the monument is constructed in white marble extravagantly inlaid with semi-precious stones and with calligraphed verses from the Quran (Koran). Major parts of the surrounding construction are built from sandstone, distinctively coloured red, in keeping with many other notable buildings of the district and period. The architectural style is Persian but possibly surpasses any other of similar style at any time, in any part of the world, displaying an incredible intricacy of form and decoration throughout its huge entirety. It has become quite understandably a major tourist attraction and the area caters for international sight-seeing visitors with travel facilities, accommodation and formal tours. Yet none of this commercialisation detracts from the impressive spectacle. That summarises what the Taj Mahal is, but lets move on to recount why its there and how it became so exceptional.

The Taj' had its origins, so it is said, with one of the most romantic, but tragic, love stories of all times. It is surprising that the largely Hindu population perpetuates the romantic view (our experience indicated quite strongly that they do) since the hero and heroine are Muslims, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Mughals (or Mongols) were historically cruel, ruthless rulers who, amongst many other radical activities, discriminated against and alienated the Hindus [did someone say that about the British too?]. Shah Jahan means King of the world and Mumtaz means the chosen one.

Answer 3

The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned it as a mausoleum for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal died during the birth of their daughter Gauhara Begum, the fourteenth child. It remain under construction from 1631 to 1651 to complete. wholly. After various arguments in between Historians in the past that who construct the Taj Mahal all the evidence make it clear, that it was Shah Jahan who was behind this, the most beautiful building in the world.

Answer 4

The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

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Answer 5

The Mohal Emperor Shah Jahan,im memory of his wife Mum Taj built this:

Answer 6

The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

For more details about Taj Mahal and its construction, please check the following link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal

Answer 7

Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan

Answer 8

the Taj Mahal, is a shiva temple. do not listen to the islamic propaganda, telling you the taj mahal is an islamic architectural masterpiece. throughout history the muslims invaders have in India destroy more than 7000 temples.

Answer 9

Shah Jahan

Answer 10

shah jahan, a muslim emporer. hired over 30,000 workers to build it. he built it for the grace of his wife and all cuz he LOOOOVEd her SOOOOOO much.he cut off the hand sof his workers so they couldnt build anything like the taj mahal after words.