Taj Mahal’s golden 'Taj': How a 466 kg gold masterpiece vanished without a trace
The Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal, once featured a 466 kg gold finial that vanished in 1810, likely taken by British officer Joseph Taylor. The current finial is a less grand fourth ...
7 Stunning Monuments Built By Indian Women
These seven magnificent monuments, built by visionary queens and empresses, stand as enduring symbols of power, devotion, and ...
Indiatimes1d
The disappearance of the 466 kg gold crown on the Taj Mahal explained
The monument's central dome now holds its fourth finial, reflecting ongoing preservation challenges. The Taj Mahal, being one of the world's most iconic monuments, is steeped in history ...
Why does Taj Mahal remain unlit at night? Bet you didn't know
In such a situation, if lights are lit inside the Taj Mahal, then these insects can stain and damage the pristine white marble of the Taj Mahal. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has strongly ...
Bar and Bench4d
Why Supreme Court withdrew tree felling exemption for agro-forestry near Taj Mahal
The Supreme Court on Tuesday recalled its December 2019 order that had permitted tree felling for agro-forestry activities in ...
NDTV21d
Ticket-Free Entry To ASI Monuments Including Taj Mahal In Agra On Women's Day
On the occasion of International Women's Day, entry has been made free for all tourists --- domestic and foreign, who are visiting the Taj Mahal and other ASI-protected monuments in Agra.