Who owned the land where Taj Mahal is built?
Image Source : India TVThe Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, draws visitors from around the globe for its stunning architecture and rich history.
Image Source : India TVBuilt in 1632 AD by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, it was constructed as a mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Image Source : India TVDo you know what existed before the Taj Mahal was built, and who owned the land where it is built today?
Image Source : India TVInterestingly, the land of the Taj Mahal earlier belonged to a Hindu king.
Image Source : India TVThe land selected for the Taj Mahal is believed to have belonged to Hindu king Raja Jai Singh, a Kachwaha Rajput from Amer.
Image Source : India TVArchaeological Survey of India (ASI) records show Shah Jahan acquired the Taj Mahal site from Raja Jai Singh in exchange for four Agra havelis.
Image Source : India TVConstruction of the marble monument began in 1632 and was completed over 22 years in 1653.
Image Source : India TVIn 1982, this architectural masterpiece was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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