Introduction
Total population of Burhanpur district is 757,847 as per census 2011.
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Burhanpur District Religion Census 2011.
District Burhanpur
Population 757,847
Hindu 72.91 %
Muslim 23.86 %
Christian 0.16 %
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Who built Taj Mahal in Burhanpur?
This Taj Mahal replica was constructed by Anand Prakash Choukse who runs an educational institute in Burhanpur, where Mumtaz Mahal had breathed her last. The Taj Mahal in Agra, often cited as one of the wonders of the world, was commissioned by Shah Jahan to act as the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal.
Why Taj Mahal is not built in Burhanpur?
Reasons why Taj Mahal was built in Agra
First, Burhanpur’s soil was infested with termites, and hence, it would have been impossible for it to hold a magnanimous building for long. Second, the emperor wanted the reflection of Taj Mahal to reflect on the river.
Where is duplicate Taj Mahal?
Talking to Times Of India, an ASI official shared how the 22 rooms in the basement aren’t always locked. He said, The basement rooms of the Taj Mahal are not sealed, they are only placed under a lock to prevent tourists from venturing into the basement. The ASI maintains all these basement rooms.
Why is Burhanpur famous?
Burhanpur is famous for its textile industries. It is also the hub for Power Loom industry in Madhya Pradesh. The manufacturing industry is also prevalent in the region, both manufacturing of pipes and agriculture equipment is done here.
Is there 2 Taj Mahal?
‘The second Taj Mahal’ is another name for the tomb. The monument is made of red sandstone and stands tall in the centre of a square-shaped artificial lake and garden. At 122 feet, it is supposed to be thirteen feet taller than the Taj Mahal.
Who is the current owner of Taj Mahal?
By the 1948 act, the buildings are taken over the Government of India. Located on the south bank of river Yamuna, Taj Mahal was commissioned in 1648. The site was designated UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983.
Why are 22 rooms in Taj Mahal closed?
Talking to Times Of India, an ASI official shared how the 22 rooms in the basement aren’t always locked. He said, The basement rooms of the Taj Mahal are not sealed, they are only placed under a lock to prevent tourists from venturing into the basement. The ASI maintains all these basement rooms.
Why are 20 rooms of Taj Mahal closed?
Growing up in Agra, Delhi-based historian Rana Safvi remembers that the underground rooms were open to visitors until a flood in 1978. Water had entered the monument, some of the underground rooms were silted and there were some cracks. Authorities shut the rooms for the public after that.
Why do planes not fly over Taj Mahal?
Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is one of the most famous pieces of Indian architecture, and a world heritage site according to UNESCO, and the Indian government has banned aircraft from flying over the area to protect the building and tourists.
Conclusion
It is a very lovely place in aurangabad , since i had not seen tajmahal, i was very much delighted to see it.