Taj Mahal Was a Red Sandstone Palace
Taj Mahal Was a Red Sandstone Palace

Author: Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Publisher:

Published: 2015-11-27

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781988207025

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Taj Mahal is an architectural landmark of India that is considered one of the seven wonders of the world. It is considered a symbol of pure love that emperor Shah Jahan had for his wife Arjumand Banu Begum also known as Mumtaz Mahal. In the 1960s it was claimed by an Indian writer Purushottam Nagesh Oak that the Taj Mahal was originally a temple palace named Tejo Mahalaya dedicated to Lord Shiva. Oak contended that a palace belonging to king Jai Singh was appropriated by Shah Jahan using the death of Arjumand Banu Begum as an excuse and named Taj Mahal after minor modifications. In the 1980s a piece of wood taken from the Taj Mahal was analyzed by radiocarbon dating and found to be nearly 300 years older than the supposed time of its commissioning by Shah Jahan. Few years ago Prof. Balasubramaniam working at IIT Kanpur showed that the Taj Mahal was designed using Hindu system of measurement. In this book the available information is analyzed to show that the Taj Mahal was a red sandstone palace made in Rajput style which was covered with marble and a false dome was erected on its roof to give it the present look of a white mausoleum.

The Taj Mahal is a Temple Palace
The Taj Mahal is a Temple Palace

Author: Purushottam Nagesh Oak

Publisher: New Delhi : Oak

Published: 1974

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13:

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Presentation of the thesis that Taj mahal was built upon an ancient Hindu temple by an order of shahjahan, Emperor of India, ca. 1592-1666.

The Rajput Palaces
The Rajput Palaces

Author: Giles Henry Rupert Tillotson

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13:

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This Book Looks At Ancient Fortress Capital Such As Chittor And Gwalior, Cities Established At The Height Of Rajput Cultural Achievement Such As Udaipur And Bikaner And Provides A Detailed Yet Accessible Examination Of This Spectacular But Little Studied School Of Architecture.

New Dimensions of Indian Historiography : Historical Facts and Hindutva Interpretation
New Dimensions of Indian Historiography : Historical Facts and Hindutva Interpretation

Author: Dr. Aijaz Ahmad

Publisher: K.K. Publications

Published: 2022-03-06

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13:

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In this work, “New Dimensions of Indian Historiography” the whole period of Indian history, from Vedic to the current period, has been widely and accurately discussed. Along with different schools of historiography, the new emerging Hindutva historiography has been widely discussed. The so-called controversial kings and events which raise the eyebrow of the Hindutva historians have been especially discussed by mentioning the original sources. The relations between Aurangzeb and Shivaji, Akbar and Maharana Pratap, which works as a tool of spreading hatred between Hindus and Muslims have been proved as political and not at all religious relations. The intentionally raised controversy over the mosque at Ayodhya, Taj Mahal and other heritage buildings have also been widely discussed by quoting the original sources and unbiased hypothesis.

The Rough Guide To Conspiracy Theories
The Rough Guide To Conspiracy Theories

Author: James McConnachie

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-09-01

Total Pages: 1582

ISBN-13: 1409360172

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Everything you think you know is a lie. Or is it? The Rough Guide to Conspiracy Theories is the definitive guide to the world's most controversial theories. With updated information on all the most infamous conspiracies, from phony crucifixions to who really did kill JFK, this fully up-dated guide also covers the murders of Alexander Litvinenko and Benasir Bhutto, the London bombings and the Iraq War, as well as the inquest into Princess Diana's death. The guide is a thoroughly researched exploration into this fascinating and, at times, amusing phenomenon, with fascinating discourse and a keen sense of the satirical. For both the believers and the cynics, The Rough Guide to Conspiracy Theories sorts the myths from the realities.

Raaz Mahal - The Palace of Secrets
Raaz Mahal - The Palace of Secrets

Author: Neal Nathan

Publisher: GNOS Publishing

Published: 2021-08-01

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 1737264218

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Agra, India - the city of the Taj Mahal. The Bureau of Archaeology (BoA) receives a bizarre petition under the Right-To-Information (RTI) Act, demanding the bureau disclose authentic historical evidence for the legend of the World Heritage monument. The bureau dumps the case on Vijay Kumar, a brilliant but maverick archaeologist, who discovers that the RTI case is not as straightforward as it sounds. Mysterious deaths and an Interpol alert make matters worse. Vijay Kumar sets off on an international pursuit to discover the truth where he can trust no one but himself. Has someone set up Vijay Kumar? Is he in danger? And above all, will he be able to unveil the truth, OR . . . will it forever remain a secret . . . Raaz? “A thrilling novel of one of the world’s wonders. Neal Nathan may well be the Dan Brown of the Indian subcontinent.” - Thierry Sagnier, author of ‘Dope’, and Pushcart Prize nominee “An absolute thriller, page-turner, memorable characters, and well researched.” - Sameer Bhide, author of ‘One Fine Day’, and Literary Titan Book Award winner “If you’re at all interested in the Taj Mahal … and who isn’t? … you will love reading this thriller and also learn its true history.” - Kenneth Korba, Richmond, Virginia