An interesting piece of trivia that I had read …
The Taj (including the 4 minarets) is a perfectly symmetrical structure with the spire on the dome as the central axis. Mumtaz’s tomb was also placed right in the middle to maintain the symmetry. The only non-symmetrical feature of the building is the tomb of Shah Jahan which was later added beside Mumtaz’s (and was not a part of the initial construction plan).










Ajanta Ellora Caves - The most outstanding specimens of ancient Indian architectural heritage.
