Friends, there are many buildings in the world which have amazed people with their architecture. People come from far and wide to see these buildings. One such building made of white marble is the Taj Mahal which is a symbol of love and beauty. It is one of the seven wonders of the world which people come to Agra from all over the country and abroad to see. Friends, but do you know that there is also a mysterious story of building a Black Taj Mahal which many people consider to be true and many people consider it to be just a fantasy. So let’s know, what is the truth of the Black Taj Mahal.
It is said that he spent the last years of his life as a prisoner, looking at the Taj Mahal from the prison window of the Agra Fort.
History of Black Taj Mahal (Black Taj Mahal History)
Friends, there is no exact information about the history and idea of ​​the Black Taj Mahal. However, we can know about the Black Taj Mahal from the writings of a French traveler. His name is Jean Baptiste Tavernier who came to Agra in 1665.
Tavernier has mentioned the Black Taj Mahal in his writings. According to him, Shah Jahan had started building his tomb on the other side of the Yamuna river but it could not be completed.
The black stones found on the banks of the river in Mehtab Bagh prove Tavernier’s writings to be even more solid. However, modern archaeologists consider this story to be a myth.
Apart from this, friends, there is actually a black Taj Mahal which is in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Let us know why it is called the Black Taj Mahal.
Taj Mahal in Burhanpur
Friends, Shahnawaz Khan’s tomb is in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. It is about 7 kilometers away from Burhanpur railway station. This tomb is known as Black Taj Mahal or Kala Taj Mahal.
This building is made of black stones and the ravages of time have made its outer walls even blacker. It is also called the Black Taj Mahal because it looks somewhat like the Taj Mahal of Agra.
Although it is smaller than that. Apart from this, Shah Jahan married Mumtaz Mahal, daughter of Shahnawaz Khan, here. Mumtaz Mahal grew up in Burhanpur and she also died here while giving birth to her 14th child.
Mehtab Bagh or Black Taj Mahal (Moonlight Garden or Black Taj Mahal)
Mehtab Bagh, also known as the Moonlight Garden, was built by Emperor Babur. This garden is square in shape and lies just north of the Taj Mahal. It is believed that the Black Taj Mahal was supposed to be built.
Friends, nothing like this was found during the archaeological excavation. However, black marbles were found in Mehtab Bagh. After a thorough investigation, it was found that they were white marbles that had turned black with the passage of time.
Conclusion
Friends, whether Shah Jahan had dreamt of the black Taj Mahal or not, but the white Taj Mahal built by him for Mumtaz Mahal is an unmatched miracle of love and dedication.
Whatever may be the truth of Black Tajmahal , but due to this story many artists have created small and beautiful sculptures resembling the Black Tajmahal. Which reminds us of that mythical Black Taj Mahal.
FAQ (Questions asked about Black Taj Mahal)
Who built the Black Taj Mahal Burhanpur?
Black Taj Mahal was built by the Farooqui Rulers of Burhanpur.
Is the Black Taj Mahal also called the Mini Taj Mahal?
No, Bibi Ka Maqbara is called the Mini Taj Mahal. This mausoleum was built by Prince Azam Shah in the 17th Satbadi in memory of his mother, which is located in Aurangabad city of Maharashtra.
What is inside the Black Taj Mahal?
Black Taj Mahal was never built in Agra but inside the Black Taj Mahal in Burhanpur is the tomb of Shah Nawaz Khan.