KUPASONLINE.COM — The Taj Mahal Taj Mahal is a tourist icon from India. This building, which is located in the city of Agra, IndiaIndia, turns out to have a history according to Islam, especially in terms of its architecture.
The history of the Taj MahalTaj Mahal according to Islam can be seen from its architectural standards. This is because the Taj Mahal building carries the dome architecture and calligraphy that is usually applied in mosques.
1. Built in the name of Love
The Taj Mahal was built in the name of Raja Shah Jahan or Sultan Jehan’s love for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is known, Mumtaz Mahal died when giving birth to the 14th child.
It was this sense of loss that made King Shah Jahan build the Taj Mahal. The building was built in memory of his wife.
2. Took 22 Years
The construction of the Taj Mahal took up to 22 years. The length of time the construction took is directly proportional to the architectural results contained in the Taj Mahal.Taj Mahal.
At that time, the construction of the Taj Mahal cost up to 32 million rupees. The current value of this currency is more than IDR 6 trillion.
3. Collaborate with Tens of Thousands of Workers
This beautiful building during its construction also took more than 20 thousand workers. Apart from that, the building designed by Ahmed Lahauri also uses up to 1,000 elephants to carry stone building materials.
4. Myth
There is a mystery myth in the construction of the Taj Mahal. It is said that King Shah Jahan cut off the thumb of the Taj Mahal workers to prevent them from replicating the Taj Mahal building.
However, this myth is not true because King Shah Jahan had a compassionate nature.
5. Used as a Mosque
The Taj Mahal is also used as a place of worship for Muslims, especially on Fridays. However, only residents of Agra can pray at the Taj Mahal.(*)
