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For those interested in preserving India’s true heritage, the biggest disappointment is the inexplicable behavior of the ASI. For decades it has defied logic & covered up signs of Hindu/Buddhist/Jain origins of many so called Islamic monuments, especially so of the Taj Mahal.
For those interested in preserving India’s true heritage, the biggest disappointment is the inexplicable behavior of the ASI. For decades it has defied logic & covered up signs of Hindu/Buddhist/Jain origins of many so called Islamic monuments, especially so of the Taj Mahal.
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The Taj complex consists of several buildings and the main domed building is on a raised scaffold. The back of the Taj faces the Yamuna river with a 2 storied red stone wall. The west & east corner doors on the wall have mysteriously been bricked -up haphazardly by the ASI.
The Taj complex consists of several buildings and the main domed building is on a raised scaffold. The back of the Taj faces the Yamuna river with a 2 storied red stone wall. The west & east corner doors on the wall have mysteriously been bricked -up haphazardly by the ASI.
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In 1974, a wooden panel from these doors was carbon dated by Prof. Marvin Mills of Pratt School of Architecture, NY. The results showed it dated to 1270 AD, far older than ASI’s claim of 1631. Prof. Mill offered to date more samples for the ASI, but they flatly refused him.
In 1974, a wooden panel from these doors was carbon dated by Prof. Marvin Mills of Pratt School of Architecture, NY. The results showed it dated to 1270 AD, far older than ASI’s claim of 1631. Prof. Mill offered to date more samples for the ASI, but they flatly refused him.
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Shockingly, the ASI has completely sealed many older portions on the sides of the Taj. They are covered with new red stone panels that are crudely carved with Arabic designs such as palmyra trees to make the complex look more Islamic & hide existing Hindu structures.
Shockingly, the ASI has completely sealed many older portions on the sides of the Taj. They are covered with new red stone panels that are crudely carved with Arabic designs such as palmyra trees to make the complex look more Islamic & hide existing Hindu structures.
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Similar Arabic looking panels hide Rajput style Jali windows & doors which were part of the palace where the royal Rajput clan of Raja Manasingh lived before Shah Jahan usurped it. Traditional Hindu patterns such as Shakti stars & lotus are still visible on the upper walls.
Similar Arabic looking panels hide Rajput style Jali windows & doors which were part of the palace where the royal Rajput clan of Raja Manasingh lived before Shah Jahan usurped it. Traditional Hindu patterns such as Shakti stars & lotus are still visible on the upper walls.
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Enclosing the Taj is a redstone wall containing a secret Hindu multistoreyed well for storing the palace treasury. ASI keeps it sealed off from the public. A small emergency well used for saving treasures during invasions is still visible through a screened door in the wall.
Enclosing the Taj is a redstone wall containing a secret Hindu multistoreyed well for storing the palace treasury. ASI keeps it sealed off from the public. A small emergency well used for saving treasures during invasions is still visible through a screened door in the wall.
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Many clues to the Hindu origin of the Taj complex are still visible despite the ASI’s best attempts to cover them up. The entire hidden basement under the base platform has hundreds of rooms which may contain Hindu idols, frescoes and treasures before capture by Shah Jahan.
Many clues to the Hindu origin of the Taj complex are still visible despite the ASI’s best attempts to cover them up. The entire hidden basement under the base platform has hundreds of rooms which may contain Hindu idols, frescoes and treasures before capture by Shah Jahan.
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We have to ask why ASI covers up & hides evidence of such ancient origins of the Taj Mahal. Worldwide, ancient monuments like the Pyramids were investigated thoroughly to find their origins - why not the same for the Taj. As Indians we deserve to know the truth.
We have to ask why ASI covers up & hides evidence of such ancient origins of the Taj Mahal. Worldwide, ancient monuments like the Pyramids were investigated thoroughly to find their origins - why not the same for the Taj. As Indians we deserve to know the truth.
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Most intriguing is the fact that there is solid historical documentary evidence to indicate the Taj existed before Shah Jahan. Yet ASI refuses to investigate those proofs. Later, I will delve into such evidence which shows the Taj may have existed long before Shah Jahan.
Most intriguing is the fact that there is solid historical documentary evidence to indicate the Taj existed before Shah Jahan. Yet ASI refuses to investigate those proofs. Later, I will delve into such evidence which shows the Taj may have existed long before Shah Jahan.
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