Lesser-Known Facts, Myths & Legends About the Taj Mahal
1. 🗡️ The Myth: The Workers Had Their Hands Cut Off Claim: Shah Jahan amputated the hands (or blinded) the workers so they could never replicate the Taj. Reality: No historical evidence supports this. It's likely a dramatic legend, possibly spread by colonial storytellers. The artisans went on to work on other projects across the empire. 👉 Content Idea: “Busted: Did Shah Jahan Really Maim the Taj Mahal Workers?” 2. 🪞 The Black Taj Mahal Legend Myth: Shah Jahan planned to build a black marble Taj Mahal opposite the Yamuna River for himself. Origin: 17th-century traveler Jean-Baptiste Tavernier claimed this. Ruins in Mehtab Bagh on the opposite side gave it weight. Truth: Archaeological evidence is inconclusive. Some believe the “black” Taj is just a reflection or imagination. 👉 “Was There Ever a Black Twin of the Taj Mahal?” 3. 🏰 The Secret Rooms & Underground Chambers There are sealed rooms beneath the Taj Mahal, which are not open to the public. Specu...