Taj Mahal Legends

The myths and legends associated with the Taj Mahal consist of all the stories that have been said about it, but have not been proven to be true. However, all these legends of the Taj Mahal of India have added to its curiosity factor, attracting more and more people to this marvelous monument. Some of the main myths about the Taj Mahal, Agra are:

• Myths Behind the Name of Taj Mahal
  • There are different stories revolving around the naming of Taj Mahal, i.e., how was the Taj Mahal named.
• Black Taj Mahal Myth
  • It has been believed since a long time that, opposite the Taj Mahal, a similar monument, but in black marble, was supposed to be built.
• Sinking Taj Mahal Myth
  • One of the popular myths about the Taj Mahal is that it is sinking towards the riverside.
• Asymmetrical Taj Mahal Myth
  • It has been said that the Taj Mahal was deliberately made asymmetrical, by the Emperor Aurangzeb.
• Taj Mahal a Rajput Palace Myth
  • It is believed that the Taj Mahal was once the palace, constructed by a Rajput king.
• Taj Mahal a Shiva Temple Myth
  • This myth states that a Shiva temple was taken over by Shah Jahan and remodeled as the Taj Mahal.
• Demolition of the Taj Mahal Myth
  • Lord William Bentinck, governor of India in the 1830s, planned to demolish the Taj Mahal and auction off the marble.
• Theft in Taj Mahal Myth
  • Numerous articles are alleged to be stolen from The Taj. However, only a few of them have been proved to be really existed and stolen.
• Mutilations in Taj Mahal Myth
  • People say that Shah Jahan mutilated the architects and sculptors, who built the Taj Mahal, after its completion.
• Third Graves Set In Taj Mahal Myth
  • There are supposed to be a third set of graves inside the Taj Mahal, which have not been discovered till date.