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4.1 Origin of the Tejo Mahalaya Theory
The document examines the ongoing historical debate regarding the origin of the Taj Mahal, focusing on two primary perspectives. The first is the mainstream historical narrative, which states that the monument was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who passed away in 1631. Built between 1632 and 1653, this structure represents the culmination of Mughal architecture by blending Persian, Islamic, and Indian traditions using white marble, symmetry, a central dome, and a charbagh garden layout. This conventional view is strongly supported by contemporary Mughal court chronicles, historical documents, and institutions like the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).…
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