Jan 26, 2025, 04:14 PM IST
Symbol of Love and Beauty: The Taj Mahal, a world-famous monument of love and beauty, was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Tourist Attraction: Visitors from across the globe come to Agra to admire its grandeur and capture memorable photos with this iconic structure.
Mystery of the Basement: Despite its fame, the Taj Mahal still holds mysteries, particularly regarding the 22 sealed rooms in its basement.
Location of the Rooms: Beneath the main mausoleum lies a hidden basement with 22 rooms that remain inaccessible to the public.
Last Opened in 1934: Historians state that these rooms were last opened in 1934 and only for inspection purposes since then.
Closed Since Shah Jahan's Time: The two stairways leading to the basement rooms have reportedly been sealed since the era of Shah Jahan.
Closed Since Shah Jahan's Time: The two stairways leading to the basement rooms have reportedly been sealed since the era of Shah Jahan.
Preservation Efforts: The rooms are kept closed to protect the Taj Mahal’s structure, as carbon dioxide can harm the marble and weaken its walls.
This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports