One of the most popular myths regarding the Taj Mahal
and one of the most controversial questions ever asked about the
authenticity of the Taj Mahal, "Was Taj Mahal a Hindu temple?"
The legend of Taj Mahal being a Hindu temple originally though has no
evidence as such. Yet many historians have tried to come up with as many
theories as possible to prove the Taj Mahal Hindu temple myth. Read on
to know more about this controversial and debatable topic that has sent
many historians and researchers in a tizzy.
It is said that the Taj Mahal was actually a temple palace dedicated to
lord Shiva. It was built much before the Mughals came to India and was
known by the name of Tejo Mahalya. It is said that Shah Jahan came here
and plundered the temple and on that very site, built the Taj Mahal. In
fact, it is said that every Muslim structure in India was actually a
Hindu temple or building that was plundered by the Mughal rulers and
converted into Muslim structures after some modifications. Though the
Government of India does not support these allegations, as there is
hardcore evidence to support the same, many researchers stand by what
they think is correct.
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