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  1. Asia Highlights
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    What's Inside the Taj Mahal? - Asia Highlights

    • Mumtaz Mahal, born as Arjumand Banu, was a Persian princess and a queen of the Mughal Empirefrom 1628 to 1631. Mumtaz was an intelligent young woman with a passion for learning, she mastered Arabic … See more

    The Body of Shah Jahan

    Shah Jahan, born as Shahab-ud-din Muhammad Khurram, was the fifth Mughal emperor (1628 to 1658). He was regarded as the finest of all emperors and not only proved him… See more

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    Two Empty Cenotaphs

    Cenotaphs are monuments erected to honor the dead whose bodies are buried somewhere else. Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan's cenotaphs, honoring their bodies that lie und… See more

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    Walls Inlaid with Precious Stones

    The interior decorationof the octagonal chamber of the mausoleum is particularly exquisite. It is inlaid with elaborate and intricate designs containing more than thirty types of pre… See more

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    The Floors Covered in Octagonal Stars

    The floor is paved in a geometrical pattern consisting of octagonal stars alternating with pointed cruciform shapes, formed by black marble inlaid in white marble. Around the whole fl… See more

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    What is the purpose of the mausoleum in Taj Mahal?
    The main chamber houses the false sarcophagi of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan; the actual graves are at a lower level. The mausoleum represents the culmination of the entire Taj complex, so the inner domed hall represents the climax of the mausoleum. It is the final station in the progress towards the tomb of Mumtaz, and that of Shah Jahan.
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    The Body of Shah Jahan
    Two Empty Cenotaphs
    Walls Inlaid with Precious Stones
    The Floors Covered in Octagonal Stars
    What is the purpose of the mausoleum in Taj Mahal?
     
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  1. The interior of the mausoleum is organized around an octagonal marble chamber ornamented with low-relief carvings and semiprecious stones (pietra dura). Therein are the cenotaphs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahān. Those false tombs are enclosed by a finely wrought filigree marble screen. Beneath the tombs, at garden level, lie the true sarcophagi.

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    In accordance with the traditions of Islam, verses from the Quran were inscribed in calligraphy on the arched entrances to the mausoleum, in addition to numerous other sections of the complex. Inside the mausoleum, an octagonal marble chamber adorned with carvings and semi-precious stones housed the cenotaph, or false tomb, of Mumtaz Mahal.

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  2. Wikipedia
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    Taj Mahal - Wikipedia

    'Crown of the Palace') is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (r. 1628–1658) to house the tomb of his …

     
  3. Smithsonian Magazine
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    Eight Secrets of the Taj Mahal | Smithsonian

  4. tajmahal.gov.in
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    The Taj Interiors:: Interior Decoration - Taj Mahal …

    The mausoleum represents the culmination of the entire Taj complex, so the inner domed hall represents the climax of the mausoleum. It is the final station in the progress towards the tomb of Mumtaz, and that of Shah Jahan.

  5. Wonders of the world
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    The mausoleum of the Taj Mahal - Wonders of the world

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  7. Rishikesh Day Tour
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    Discover The Taj Mahal Mausoleum: Inside History …

    The Taj Mahal is a stunning mausoleum complex located in Agra, in the western Uttar Pradesh state of northern India. Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1628 and 1658 , this iconic structure honors his beloved wife, …

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    What is the Taj Mahal Mausoleum?

    Inside the mausoleum, intricate carvings, inlaid semi-precious stones, and detailed designs adorn the walls and the cenotaphs (symbolic graves) of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. The …

  9. Taj Mahal Visit
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    Taj Mahal Inside | What's Inside the Taj Mahal? –Taj …

    As majestically dazzling as it looks from the main gateway, with the glorious view of the mosque and the guest house on the sides and the main mausoleum in the centre with four minarets standing proud at each corner, the insides of TAj …

  10. Taj Mahal
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    Inside The Taj Mahal

    As majestically dazzling as it looks from the main gateway, with the glorious view of the mosque and the guest house on the sides and the main mausoleum in the centre with four minarets standing proud at each corner, the insides of TAj …

  11. Famous Wonders
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    Inside the Taj Mahal - Famous Wonders of the World: …

    The Taj Mahal is a very historic mausoleum in India inspired through the symbol of love which has been admired over the years. Scenic Architecture The Taj Mahal has been considered as the epitome of Mughal Architecture since it is …

  12. Rishikesh Day Tour
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    Discover the Taj Mahal Inside Decoration, Pictures …

    Inside the Taj Mahal, the cenotaphs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan lie surrounded by delicate filigree marble screens, while the real tombs are situated in a lower chamber. The four minarets standing at the corners of the platform …

  13. Odynovo Tours
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    Dos and Don'ts for Visiting the Taj Mahal - Odynovo Tours

  14. Pakistan Traveler
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    Inside the Taj Mahal: A Glimpse of India’s Magnificent Jewel

  15. S.A.M. Tours & Travels
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    What to see inside the Taj Mahal? - Sam India Tour

  16. Taj With Guide
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    Taj Mahal Inside | Taj Interiors Secrets, Art Work & Architecture

  17. Travelogy India
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    Inside the Taj Mahal - Travelogy India

  18. Britannica
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    Taj Mahal | Definition, Story, Site, Agra, History, & Facts - Britannica

  19. PBS
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    visiting the Taj - inside the mausoleum - PBS

  20. tajmahal.gov.in
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  21. History
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    Taj Mahal ‑ Location, Timeline & Architect - HISTORY

  22. Rishikesh Day Tour
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    10 interesting facts about India’s Taj Mahal

  23. Indian Holiday
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    India’s Iconic Monuments Beyond the Taj Mahal - Indian Holiday

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