Replicas of the Taj Mahal in India You've Never Heard Of
Built in the 17th century at the order of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the Taj Mahal is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, and the most treasured and romantic monument in India. But did you know this iconic ivory-white mausoleum has replicas in India itself? Here are some amazing mini-Tajs that you should check out.
Mini Taj Mahal
The Mini Taj Mahal definitely does not measure up to the original Taj Mahal, but the essence of the building is the same: love. This symbol of love was built in 2011 by a retired postal worker from Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), Faizul Hasan Qadri, in fond memory of his beloved spouse who died of cancer. He spent his entire life savings and sold family heirlooms (nearly $13,762 in total) to construct this replica of the iconic monument.
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