Historical buildings are getting damaged due to incessant rains in Uttar Pradesh. The Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, is in danger due to heavy rains. Water drips on the tombs of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz present in the building. Archeology department officials are confused as rain drops fall on the tombs. The source of the water leak is being investigated. The Superintending Archaeologist has put the staff on surveillance.
Conditions are bad in Agra due to heavy rains. Many areas of the city are flooded. There was a ruckus when water started dripping from the main dome of the Taj Mahal at 3 pm on Thursday. Staff present there saw water drops falling on the tombs of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz under the main dome of the Taj Mahal. He gave this information to the archaeological officer. He went to the spot and found out the cause of the drops.
Water dripping from cracks or dampness?
Superintending Archaeologist Dr. Rajkumar Patel said that an investigation is being carried out to find out where the water is dripping from the main dome of the Taj Mahal. They say some of the dome’s stones may crack or leak water due to dampness. Patel said that due to heavy rainfall, water droplets also drip on the stones due to moisture. For this the employees have been kept on surveillance. The place where the water drops are falling is being checked whether it is continuously in the same position or is falling intermittently. He said that in any case the water coming in will be found and repaired.
20 thousand laborers built the Taj Mahal in 22 years
The Taj Mahal located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh is also known as the symbol of love. It is included in the Seven Wonders of the World. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz. Taj Mahal took 22 years to build. Around 20,000 labourers, craftsmen, architects and artisans contributed to its construction. The beauty of the Taj Mahal, the carvings and intricate craftsmanship are a testament to the hard work of the artisans that continued from 1632 to 1653. Red stone, white marble, brass, gold, sapphire, pearl, makrani stone and other gems have been used in making it.
