What can I say about AGRA and the TAJ which hasnt been said yet? It is the home of the most famous building on this planet, everybody knows of – the love story behind it, the governmental crisis this expensive building caused bringing the kingdom close to bankruptcy (and the ones that should have followed, like the black Taj, an identical building completely out of black marble on the other side of the river…), so that the founder was put into jail by his own son trying to safe the Mogul empire…..well, the Red Fort must certainly be the nicest jail on earth, plus he had a great view on his beloved Taj 
But hey! Wasnt this the best investment ever done for Agra in the long run??? Or what about a daytrip to Fatehpur Sikri – the deserted city built by the great Akbar – a military genius but not so clever in city constructions….well, his mistake is the tourists luck, since nothing really changed this place. Well, you all know it, so just enjoy the pics as an appetizer for your upcoming visit! PS: If the 750Rs entrance fee are REALLY and ONLY used for keeping this world heritage in check, than it is worth every rupee.
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Yeah! Very right. I too believe in the black Taj theory. There are many evidences in that regard. Was the river not sufficient for the emperor to catch the moonlight reflection of the Taj? He himself desired it to be built on the banks of the river so that he could see its reflection. Why would he need another puddle of water to see its reflection.
Mughals were great.
Besides that, it must have been his plan to built the black version, but since all his construction already exhausted his empire and pushed it close to bankruptcy-his future plans were all foiled by his son, who put him into jail-so the story goes. BTW, since when is the water-reflection of a white building in the moonlight black?
Yeah, saw this report, too-I doubt its conjecture-and stick to the more believable theories. I doubt that the splendourous and glamourous Shah Jahan, who built mirracles like the Taj and additions to the Red Fort and many, many more would be satisfied with a little pond´s reflection.
The black Taj Mahal is a myth (see BBC’s Around the World in 80 Gardens, 2008).
Excellent vidoe of the Taj Mahal, on of the best on YouTube. Keep up the good work.
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