People come from far and wide to see the Taj Mahal, a symbol of love. Be it in India or abroad, people are still amazed to see its beauty. You must have also seen the Taj Mahal, but have you ever wondered how much space it occupies and how Shahjahan got the idea of building it. If not then let us know.
How much space is Taj Mahal built on?
The Taj Mahal located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh was built with the hard work of thousands of labourers. If we talk about how much space it is built in, then let us tell you that this beautiful building made of white marble is spread over 17 hectares. Which is built on 42 acres or 67 bighas.
How did the idea of building Taj Mahal come about?
If this question is arising in your mind that how would Shahjahan have got the idea of building Taj Mahal. So let us tell you about Jag Mandir which was built by Maharaja Karan Singh in the early years of the 17th century for the purpose of hiding for Prince Khurram i.e. Shahjahan. Maharaja Karan Singh ruled this place between 1620-28. During this period, Prince Khurram started a rebellion against his father. Meanwhile, Shahjahan lived here and it is said that after seeing this temple, he was inspired to build the Taj Mahal.
When was the tomb built in Taj Mahal
Construction of the mausoleum was essentially completed in 1643 but work on other phases of the project continued for another 10 years. You will be surprised to know that the real name of Taj Mahal is “Rauza-i-Munawwara”. Which means shining tomb in Hindi. Let us tell you that the height of the main dome here is 240 feet and the height of the 4 minarets is 130 feet. Every year about 80 lakh people come to Agra to see the Taj Mahal.