I am Indian, and many people say that the Taj Mahal is the icon for India.People mainly know it as 1 of the 7 wonders of the world. YES it is beautiful and historical. But should Indian's be proud of it? Personally I don't appreciate the Taj Mahal strictly because of what happened to the builders.The creator was a muslim, Shah Jahan who had hired Indian achitects to build the Taj Mahal. After it was made, he had the builders' hands chopped off, as well as their families' so the work cannot be recreated or taught. That's disrespect and shameful. I admire the sweat and blood the Indians put into creating this piece of art, and I give them all the credit in the world. But everytime I see the Taj Mahal, I'm reminded of what happened to my people, and it's disgraceful.
What do you think?
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btw, im not saying its not beautiful..it definitely is! there's always a story behind a historical structure..and this is one of them. we all have our opinions, this one is mine :) just want to hear what other's were thinking..thanks.
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Actually, that story is just not true. No one had their hands cut off. It's an OLD "urban legend".
Whether it was a lie for political reasons, personal reasons, of religious reasons .... it was still a lie used to discredit the builders.
The construction of the building was HIGHLY documented and
employed literally thousands of artisans and craftsmen.
The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision including Abd ul-Karim Ma'mur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri.
Please note.....NONE of those names are Hindu, they are MUSLIM.
This was BIG BUSINESS.
They KNEW this building was going to be one of the fineist ever built and documented names, dates, etc.
Builders were brought in from all over, any builder that was available.
No evidence WHATSOEVER exists for claims that describe, often in horrific detail, the deaths, dismemberments and mutilations which Shah Jahan supposedly inflicted on various architects and craftsmen associated with the tomb. It just wasn't true.
The records are fairly thorough.
Further more, it would have been impossible.
Think about it ..... you are going to destroy EVERY capable craftsman and builders, AND an entire board of architects?
Thousands of men?
A great many beautiful and incredible structures were built directly after the Taj Mahal.
If all their builders had no hands...... who built them?
It was built in India in 1632!
NOT the Dark Ages by barbarians but by an extremely intelligent highly developed society of architects, designers, and builders.
The American colonies were already growing in 1632!
(Remember Columbus discovered the Americas in 1492)
India was highly civilized and a world trade GIANT by 1632, not a hand-chopping-off pack of idiot barbarians.
Yes, it is an incredible building, but Jews, Muslims, and Christians has had incredbile structures all over Europe by 1632.... for hundreds of years
Do NOT believe such silly fairy tales, my friend!
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ammianus - you are correct, Ustad Ahmad Lahauri, the chief architect, was PERSIAN.
In fact, the entire region was part of the Mughal Empire, an Islamic Persianate.
Muhammad Nur-ud-din Salim Jahangir, the previous emperor's main architect, Mir Abd-ul Karim was one of the top board designers, along with Makramat Khan.
These people were Mughals .... Persians!
Mumtāz Mahal, the lovely lady this tomb was built FOR .... She was religiously a Shi'a Muslim.
There were NO Hindu Indians involved here.
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We're not looking at the history, it's the architecture.
To me, the Taj Mahal is a true beauty, ignore the fact that all the ancient kings those days were nutters.
When you're reminded of what happened to your people, appreciate their hard work and sacrifice. People those days were very loyal, to both their king and country, don't insult their sacrifice.
So what if Shah Jahan was a Muslim? This is no reason to be prejudiced against others.
If you truly want to appreciate this wonder, admire it's beauty instead of lamenting it's faults.
It's the best you can do.
Cheers!!!!!!!!
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I must agree with you there to the fact that they were handled terribly after...i had never heard that part of the story till now.
Most people have only heard of ITS story not what happened to the slaves so i guess thats why we all think it's such a beautiful wonder.
But it IS beautiful, and its beauty is what captures the eyes of the world. I guess you can be proud of the Taj Mahal itself and not what happened to the slaves.
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Hope you are fine.
Yeah you are right. My heart also feel for those who put all their hard works and life's to build the TAJ MAHAL. They were also humans , they have their right to live as they want. But they suffered. So I also think more of them instead of TAJ MAHAL.. Because human blood is more precious then any thing.
Good about you that you thought of them .
Hope you like it.
Thank you.
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Hi dear ,
I am really sad to hear this story , it is shameful . but it still an icon of beauty but this event may change my opinion towards that Shah but not for the building itself & you must be proud as after all that your events were who built it .
Always human mix between beauty & cruelty .
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As far as I'm aware, the plans for Taj Mahal are in Persian, and Shah Jehan imported Persian architects to design and build it, the chief architect being Lahauri.
Looks like you've been listening to anti-Muslim propaganda, and swallowing it whole.
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The mutilation story has not been proved to be true. It is considered one of many myths surrounding the Taj Mahal. No evidence has been found to prove the story. One rumour is that the story is told to tourists.
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I'm not Indian, and won't tell you how to feel about it, but it would seem more fitting to see the Taj Mahal as a monument to the builders, rather than as a reminder of what happened to them after they built it.
Answer :
I see what you mean.
But the world sees it as a marvelous architecture . Sadly, no one wants to know about the history or the facts you mentioned...
Answer :
Actually, that story is just not true. No one had their hands cut off. It's an OLD "urban legend".
Whether it was a lie for political reasons, personal reasons, of religious reasons .... it was still a lie used to discredit the builders.
The construction of the building was HIGHLY documented and
employed literally thousands of artisans and craftsmen.
The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision including Abd ul-Karim Ma'mur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri.
Please note.....NONE of those names are Hindu, they are MUSLIM.
This was BIG BUSINESS.
They KNEW this building was going to be one of the fineist ever built and documented names, dates, etc.
Builders were brought in from all over, any builder that was available.
No evidence WHATSOEVER exists for claims that describe, often in horrific detail, the deaths, dismemberments and mutilations which Shah Jahan supposedly inflicted on various architects and craftsmen associated with the tomb. It just wasn't true.
The records are fairly thorough.
Further more, it would have been impossible.
Think about it ..... you are going to destroy EVERY capable craftsman and builders, AND an entire board of architects?
Thousands of men?
A great many beautiful and incredible structures were built directly after the Taj Mahal.
If all their builders had no hands...... who built them?
It was built in India in 1632!
NOT the Dark Ages by barbarians but by an extremely intelligent highly developed society of architects, designers, and builders.
The American colonies were already growing in 1632!
(Remember Columbus discovered the Americas in 1492)
India was highly civilized and a world trade GIANT by 1632, not a hand-chopping-off pack of idiot barbarians.
Yes, it is an incredible building, but Jews, Muslims, and Christians has had incredbile structures all over Europe by 1632.... for hundreds of years
Do NOT believe such silly fairy tales, my friend!
*****EDIT*****
ammianus - you are correct, Ustad Ahmad Lahauri, the chief architect, was PERSIAN.
In fact, the entire region was part of the Mughal Empire, an Islamic Persianate.
Muhammad Nur-ud-din Salim Jahangir, the previous emperor's main architect, Mir Abd-ul Karim was one of the top board designers, along with Makramat Khan.
These people were Mughals .... Persians!
Mumtāz Mahal, the lovely lady this tomb was built FOR .... She was religiously a Shi'a Muslim.
There were NO Hindu Indians involved here.
Answer :
We're not looking at the history, it's the architecture.
To me, the Taj Mahal is a true beauty, ignore the fact that all the ancient kings those days were nutters.
When you're reminded of what happened to your people, appreciate their hard work and sacrifice. People those days were very loyal, to both their king and country, don't insult their sacrifice.
So what if Shah Jahan was a Muslim? This is no reason to be prejudiced against others.
If you truly want to appreciate this wonder, admire it's beauty instead of lamenting it's faults.
It's the best you can do.
Cheers!!!!!!!!
Answer :
I must agree with you there to the fact that they were handled terribly after...i had never heard that part of the story till now.
Most people have only heard of ITS story not what happened to the slaves so i guess thats why we all think it's such a beautiful wonder.
But it IS beautiful, and its beauty is what captures the eyes of the world. I guess you can be proud of the Taj Mahal itself and not what happened to the slaves.
Answer :
Hope you are fine.
Yeah you are right. My heart also feel for those who put all their hard works and life's to build the TAJ MAHAL. They were also humans , they have their right to live as they want. But they suffered. So I also think more of them instead of TAJ MAHAL.. Because human blood is more precious then any thing.
Good about you that you thought of them .
Hope you like it.
Thank you.
Answer :
Hi dear ,
I am really sad to hear this story , it is shameful . but it still an icon of beauty but this event may change my opinion towards that Shah but not for the building itself & you must be proud as after all that your events were who built it .
Always human mix between beauty & cruelty .
Answer :
As far as I'm aware, the plans for Taj Mahal are in Persian, and Shah Jehan imported Persian architects to design and build it, the chief architect being Lahauri.
Looks like you've been listening to anti-Muslim propaganda, and swallowing it whole.
Answer :
The mutilation story has not been proved to be true. It is considered one of many myths surrounding the Taj Mahal. No evidence has been found to prove the story. One rumour is that the story is told to tourists.
Answer :
I'm not Indian, and won't tell you how to feel about it, but it would seem more fitting to see the Taj Mahal as a monument to the builders, rather than as a reminder of what happened to them after they built it.
Answer :
I see what you mean.
But the world sees it as a marvelous architecture . Sadly, no one wants to know about the history or the facts you mentioned...
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