Jun 14, 2024, 06:33 PM IST

Man who designed Taj Mahal received this much money

Mahipal Chouhan

The Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and Jama Masjid were constructed during the reign of Shah Jahan.

Shah Jahan commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal and Red Fort.

Ustad Ahmed Lahori played a crucial role in the construction of the Taj Mahal.

Historians claim that Ustad Ahmed Lahori, the architect of the Taj Mahal, received a salary of Rs 10,000.

The foundation stone of the Jama Masjid was also laid by Ustad Lahori.

Ustad Lahori was well-versed in geometry, arithmetic, and astronomy.

It is believed that the cost of building the Taj Mahal was around Rs 50 lakh.

The Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and Jama Masjid are architectural marvels constructed during the Mughal era.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports