Some secrets of the Taj Mahal

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In my last discussion i told you about the taj mahal So finally , let me tell you some facts of the Taj that most of the people don't know. 1. The design of the monument was taken by shahjahan's ancestors , the minarets were taken from his father's tomb, the four corner turrents surrounding the central core were taken from his great grandfather's tomb. The design of the four portals is taken from his grandfather's tomb and finally the dome was taken from an unknown ancestor's tomb. all this formed together to form a unique yet magnificent structure. 2. most foundations get damaged due to water but not for the " Taj ". The magnificent structure stands on the bed of arches and beams made entirely of limestone . As the "Taj " is situated on the bank of "yamuna river ". the limestone beneath the structure gets humidity from the river which makes the foundation more strong. 3. The four minarets of the "Taj" are not erect but bent slightly outwards ,so when any kind of earthquake comes it the minarets will fall outwards thereby not destroying the central structure. 4. the garden in front of the taj represents the image of the paradise . two paths divide the garden into 4 parts , the water channels along the path represent the four rivers of the paradise according to the holy book of muslims. the water channnels meet in the centre in a pool . the pool in the centre represents the pool of paradise . It is said that when people enter into paradise they quench their thirst from the pool of paradise. 5.And the most important secret of this monument of love is that the coffin inside the Taj is fake. Mumtaz mahal ( the queen ) rests peacefully beneath the 'Taj'. And yes if you like it then please tell me also.