Taj Mahal - Revision history

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	* Leaning Tower of Pisa.		* Leaning Tower of Pisa.
	* Mahabat Maqbara, India.		* Mahabat Maqbara, India.
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	* Minaret.		* Minaret.
	* Palace of Westminster.		* Palace of Westminster.

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	* Palace of Westminster.		* Palace of Westminster.
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	* Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir.		* Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir.

−	[[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:~~History~~]] [[Category:~~International~~]] [[Category:~~Projects_and_case_studies~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Project_Knowledge~~]]	+	[[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:International]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]

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	* Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir.		* Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir.

−	~~= External references =~~	+	[[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:International]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]]
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−	* Taj Mahal.org - [http://www.tajmahal.org.uk/architecture.html Architecture]	+
−	* Taj Mahal - [http://www.tajmahal.gov.in/architecture.html#elements Elements]	+
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−	[[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:International]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]	+

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	* St Pauls Cathedral.		* St Pauls Cathedral.
	* Sydney Opera House.		* Sydney Opera House.
		+	* The British Mosque: an architectural and social history.
	* Types of dome.		* Types of dome.
−	* Unusual building design of the week.
	* Vastu Shastra.		* Vastu Shastra.
	* Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir.		* Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir.

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	* Types of dome.		* Types of dome.
	* Unusual building design of the week.		* Unusual building design of the week.
		+	* Vastu Shastra.
	* Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir.		* Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* Taj Mahal.org - [http://www.tajmahal.org.uk/architecture.html Architecture]		* Taj Mahal.org - [http://www.tajmahal.org.uk/architecture.html Architecture]

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	Speaking to the Archaeological Survey of India, two members of the Indian Supreme Court were quoted as saying, “it is very serious. It seems you are helpless. It has to be saved. You can get help from experts from outside to assess the damage done and restore it.”		Speaking to the Archaeological Survey of India, two members of the Indian Supreme Court were quoted as saying, “it is very serious. It seems you are helpless. It has to be saved. You can get help from experts from outside to assess the damage done and restore it.”

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* Architecture.		* Architecture.

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	* Golden Temple, Amritsar.		* Golden Temple, Amritsar.
	* Hagia Sophia.		* Hagia Sophia.
		+	* India looks at using plastic instead of sand.
		+	* India needs to build more infrastructure fast. Here's how.
		+	* Indian construction industry.
		+	* Indian infrastructure.
	* Leaning Tower of Pisa.		* Leaning Tower of Pisa.
	* Mahabat Maqbara, India.		* Mahabat Maqbara, India.

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	The construction process involved 22,000 workers and artisans from all over central Asia and beyond. It is thought that over 1,000 elephants were used to transport building materials. Precious and semi-precious stones inlaid into the white marble include jade and crystal from China, turquoise from Tibet, Lapis lazuli from Afghanistan, sapphire from Sri Lanka, and carnelian from Arabia.		The construction process involved 22,000 workers and artisans from all over central Asia and beyond. It is thought that over 1,000 elephants were used to transport building materials. Precious and semi-precious stones inlaid into the white marble include jade and crystal from China, turquoise from Tibet, Lapis lazuli from Afghanistan, sapphire from Sri Lanka, and carnelian from Arabia.
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		+	Common legend has it that the emperor had wanted an identical black marble mausoleum to be built in the complex, although this failed to transpire.

	= Post-construction =		= Post-construction =

	[[File:TajMahal3.jpg\|link=File:TajMahal3.jpg]]		[[File:TajMahal3.jpg\|link=File:TajMahal3.jpg]]
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−	~~Common legend has it that the emperor had wanted an identical black marble mausoleum to be built in the complex, although this failed to transpire.~~

	Over the centuries, the Taj Mahal was neglected and allowed to fall into disrepair. At the time of the 1857 Indian rebellion, British soldiers and government officials chiselled out many of the precious stones from its walls.		Over the centuries, the Taj Mahal was neglected and allowed to fall into disrepair. At the time of the 1857 Indian rebellion, British soldiers and government officials chiselled out many of the precious stones from its walls.

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	Common legend has it that the emperor had wanted an identical black marble mausoleum to be built in the complex, although this failed to transpire.		Common legend has it that the emperor had wanted an identical black marble mausoleum to be built in the complex, although this failed to transpire.

−	Over the centuries, the Taj Mahal was neglected and allowed to fall into disrepair. At the time of the 1857 Indian rebellion, British soldiers and government officials ~~chiseled~~ out many of the precious stones from its walls.	+	Over the centuries, the Taj Mahal was neglected and allowed to fall into disrepair. At the time of the 1857 Indian rebellion, British soldiers and government officials chiselled out many of the precious stones from its walls.

−	However, at the beginning of the 20th century, a major restoration project was carried out under the direction of the British ~~viceroy~~ of India, Lord Curzon.	+	However, at the beginning of the 20th century, a major restoration project was carried out under the direction of the British Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon.

	The building faced several threats during the 20th century, from Japanese air attacks during the Second World War which prompted the government to disguise it with scaffolding, and from anticipated air attacks during the India-Pakistan wars of 1965 and 1971.		The building faced several threats during the 20th century, from Japanese air attacks during the Second World War which prompted the government to disguise it with scaffolding, and from anticipated air attacks during the India-Pakistan wars of 1965 and 1971.

−	Environmental pollution also became a threat. Air pollution and acid rain caused by nearby factories, oil refineries and traffic was discolouring the marble façade. The Indian government acted by establishing the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ), a 4,000 sq. mile area around the complex with strict emissions standards, forcing the ~~closing~~ of some foundries and the banning of motor vehicles.	+	Environmental pollution also became a threat. Air pollution and acid rain caused by nearby factories, oil refineries and traffic was discolouring the marble façade. The Indian government acted by establishing the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ), a 4,000 sq. mile area around the complex with strict emissions standards, forcing the closure of some foundries and the banning of motor vehicles.

−	More recently, the decline in groundwater level in the Yamuna river basin has raised concerns ~~for~~ the tomb's structural integrity. Cracks began to appear in 2010 and the minarets showed signs of tilting, leading to fears that the wooden foundation may be rotting due to water deficit.	+	More recently, the decline in groundwater level in the Yamuna river basin has raised concerns about the tomb's structural integrity. Cracks began to appear in 2010 and the minarets showed signs of tilting, leading to fears that the wooden foundation may be rotting due to water deficit.

−	The conservation debate continues in India, with ~~stricter~~ restrictions being put in place to prevent pollution damaging the complex further.	+	The conservation debate continues in India, with tighter restrictions being put in place to prevent pollution damaging the complex further.

−	In May 2018, it was reported that the Indian Supreme Court had suggested that the Indian government and Utter Pradesh state government seek international help to reverse the Taj Mahal's marble discolouration. ~~The problems have~~ been caused by insects ~~secreting~~ a green substance ~~that~~ have been attracted by algae from the Yamuna River.	+	In May 2018, it was reported that the Indian Supreme Court had suggested that the Indian government and the Utter Pradesh state government seek international help to reverse the Taj Mahal's marble discolouration. This problem has been caused by insects that secrete a green substance, which have been attracted by algae from the Yamuna River.

−	Speaking to Archaeological Survey of India, two members of the Indian Supreme Court were quoted as saying, “it is very serious. It seems you are helpless. It has to be saved. You can get help from experts from outside to assess the damage done and restore it.”	+	Speaking to the Archaeological Survey of India, two members of the Indian Supreme Court were quoted as saying, “it is very serious. It seems you are helpless. It has to be saved. You can get help from experts from outside to assess the damage done and restore it.”

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	The conservation debate continues in India, with stricter restrictions being put in place to prevent pollution damaging the complex further.		The conservation debate continues in India, with stricter restrictions being put in place to prevent pollution damaging the complex further.
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		+	In May 2018, it was reported that the Indian Supreme Court had suggested that the Indian government and Utter Pradesh state government seek international help to reverse the Taj Mahal's marble discolouration. The problems have been caused by insects secreting a green substance that have been attracted by algae from the Yamuna River.
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		+	Speaking to Archaeological Survey of India, two members of the Indian Supreme Court were quoted as saying, “it is very serious. It seems you are helpless. It has to be saved. You can get help from experts from outside to assess the damage done and restore it.”

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =