Taj Mahal is Muslim tomb not Hindu temple, Indian court told
Government archaeologists reject claim the structure was built by Hindus and that they should be allowed to worship there
by Amrit Dhillon in Delhi
Aug 30, 2017
1 minute
A court in India has heard testimony from government archaeologists that the Taj Mahal is a Muslim mausoleum built by a Mughal emperor to honour his dead wife – delivering an official riposte to claims it is a Hindu temple.
The Archaeological
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