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Was the Taj Mahal A Vedic Temple

The Photographic EvidenceThis
presents photographs (listed below) that show the Vedic influence found in such buildings as
the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and other structures in India. It also presents photos
of drawings and art that have been discovered from other parts of the
world, such as Arabia, Egypt, Greece and Italy, that show a definite Vedic
influence. No matter whether
you accept all of this or not, it nonetheless makes for an extremely
fascinating and interesting
story. Take a look and decide for yourself what you think. Also, let other people
know about these, or download them to print and use them for your own displays
in your temple, office or home.
We have all heard how the Taj Mahal, which is considered one of the great
wonders of the world, was built as the preeminent expression of a man's love for
a wife. That it was built by emperor Shah Jahan in commemoration of his wife
Mumtaz. However, in our continuous effort to get to the truth, we have recently
acquired some very important documents and information. There is evidence that
the Taj Mahal was never built by Shah Jahan. Some say the Taj Mahal pre-dates
Shah Jahan by
several centuries and was originally built as a Hindu or Vedic temple/palace complex.
Shah Jahan merely acquired it from its previous owner, the Hindu King Jai Singh.
This controversy is something I have explained more thoroughly in my book, "Proof
of Vedic Culture's Global Existence." So, for those who want to know
the details of this issue, you can find it there. And here is the photographic evidence that will provide
greater insights into this. The point to consider is how much more of India's
history has been distorted if the background of such a grand building is so
inaccurate.These photographs are taken from an album that
was found and then smuggled out of India. On the back of each photo there is a
stamp mark that says, "Archaeology Survey of India." This signifies
their authenticity and that they were the property of that institution. This means a number of things:
That the Archaeology Survey of India (ASI) has been researching the evidence
that proves the Taj Mahal and many other buildings were not of Muslim origin,
and that they know this information but remain silent about it. It also shows
that in spite of this evidence they refuse to open up further research that
would reveal the true nature and originality of the buildings, and lead to
understanding another part of the real history and glory of India. This attitude
is something that must be changed.
It is because of the manipulation of history by invaders that the true greatness of India and Vedic culture
has been
stifled or hidden. And it is time that people everywhere realize how numerous
lies and false propaganda have been passed around as if it were the truth in
regard to India and its past, as well as its art, archeology, and the wonder of
its culture. India and its Vedic society was one of the preeminent civilizations
of the world, as I explained in "Proof of Vedic Culture's Global
Existence." Now, through the increasing amount of revealing evidence
that is being uncovered, that greatness of India's past and its contributions to
the world are gradually being recognized. It is because of this that it is now

time to rewrite the history of India.

These photos are black and white and were found in a
simple photo album in India. Except for old age and some water damage on some of
them (creating white spots in areas), most are still in relatively good
condition. Each
photograph was accompanied by a typed caption taped in the album near the photo,
each of which gives a very interesting explanation of the subject and the Vedic
influence recognized on the building and what it means. The captions accompany
the photos on the following pages just as they were written in the album, so the
style of English and the explanations are kept the same. They are obviously
written from an Indian perspective. Whatever I may say about the photos are
displayed in brackets [ ]. Otherwise I let the captions and photos speak for
themselves. Some of these photos will show areas of the Taj where
the public has no access, or what is rarely seen or noticed. [However, due
to occasional high traffic of people viewing the same photos at times, sometimes the photos
do not appear on the screen. So if you get a message saying this page is not
viewable at this time, try again later or try a different photo.]
ADDITIONAL ONLINE ARTICLES
"The
Question of the Taj Mahal" (Itihas Patrika, vol 5, pp. 98-111, 1985) by
P. S. Bhat and A. L. Athavale is a profound and thoroughly researched and well
balanced paper on the Taj Mahal controversy. This paper goes well with the
photographs listed below. It uncovers the reasons for the rumors and assumptions
of why it is said that Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal, and presents all the
inconsistencies of why that theory doesn't hold up. It also covers such things
as the descriptions found in the old Agra court papers on the Taj; descriptions
and measurements of the building in the old records; Aurangzeb's letter of the
much needed repairs even in 1632 which is unlikely for a new building; records
that reveal Shah Jahan acquired marble but was it enough for really building the
Taj or merely for inlay work and decorative coverings; the observations of
European travelers at the time; the actual age of the Taj; how the architecture
is definitely of Indian Hindu orientation and could very well have been designed
as a Shiva temple; the issue of the arch and the dome; how the invader Timurlung
(1398) took back thousands of prisoner craftsmen to build his capital at
Samarkhand and where the dome could have been incorporated into Islamic
architecture; how it was not Shah Jahan's religious tolerance that could have
been a reason for Hindu elements in the design of the Taj; how the direction of
the mosque does not point toward Mecca as most mosques do; the real purpose of
the minarets at the Taj; the Hindu symbolism recognized in the Taj which would
not have been allowed if it was truly Muslim built; and even as late as 1910 the
Encyclopaedia Britannica included the statement by Fergusson that the building
was previously a palace before becoming a tomb for Shah Jahan; and more. A most
interesting paper.
"An
Architect Looks at the Taj Mahal Legend" by Marvin Mills, is a
great review of the information available on the Taj Mahal and raises some very
interesting questions that make it obvious that the Taj could not have been
built the way or during the time that history presents, which makes it more like
a fable than accurate history. This suggests a construction date of 1359 AD, about 300 years

before Shah Jahan.

Mr. P. N. Oak is another who
has done much research into this topic. He has presented his own conclusions in his
books, most notably Taj Mahal--The True Story (ISBN: 0-9611614-4-2). You
can order his books from the Publisher: A. Ghosh, 5720 W. Little York # 216,
Houston, Texas, 77091.
Here is a summary of evidence that shows Shah Jahan did not build the
Taj Mahal, but that it was originally built at least 500 years earlier in 1155
AD by Raja Paramardi Dev as a Vedic temple. It provides an overview of the research
by P. N. Oak and lists the 109 proofs of how the Taj Mahal was a
pre-existing Hindu temple palace: http://www.caribbeanhindu.com/taj_mahal.htm.
This site gives the BBC's view on the Taj Mahal and briefly explains both sides
of the story, that maybe Shah Jahan built the Taj and
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A5220.

maybe

The Letter of Aurangzeb ordering

repairs on the old Taj Mahal in the year just before it is said to have been
completed.
The Badshahnama is the history written by
the Emporer's own chronicler. This page shows how Aurangzeb had acquired the Taj
from the prevous owner, Jai Singh, grandson of Raja Mansingh, after selcting
this site for the burial of Queen Mumtaz.
THE
PHOTOGRAPHS
The following photographs are divided
according to content and accessed through the links. Click on the
photo number for access:

Taj Mahal Photo #1

Aerial view of the Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal Photo #2
The interior water well
Taj Mahal Photo #3
Frontal view of the Taj Mahal and dome
Taj Mahal Photo #4
Close up of the dome with pinnacle
Taj Mahal Photo #5
Close up of the pinnacle

he

didn't:

Taj Mahal Photo #6

Inlaid pinnacle pattern in courtyard
Taj Mahal Photo #7
Red lotus at apex of the entrance
Taj Mahal Photo #8
Rear view of the Taj & 22 apartments
Taj Mahal Photo #9
View of sealed doors & windows in back
Taj Mahal Photo #10
Typical Vedic style corridors
Taj Mahal Photo #11
The Music House--a contradiction
Taj Mahal Photo #12
A locked room on upper floor
Taj Mahal Photo #13
A marble apartment on ground floor
Taj Mahal Photo #14
The OM in the flowers on the walls
Taj Mahal Photo #15
Staircase that leads to the lower levels
Taj Mahal Photo #16
300 foot long corridor inside apartments
Taj Mahal Photo #17
One of the 22 rooms in the secret lower level

Taj Mahal Photo #18

Interior of one of the 22 secret rooms
Taj Mahal Photo #19
Interior of another of the locked rooms
Taj Mahal Photo #20
Vedic design on ceiling of a locked room
Taj Mahal Photo #21
Huge ventilator sealed shut with bricks
Taj Mahal Photo #22
Secret walled door that leads to other rooms
Taj Mahal Photo #23
Secret bricked door that hides more evidence
Taj Mahal Photo #24
Palace in Barhanpur where Mumtaz died
Taj Mahal Photo #25
Pavilion where Mumtaz is said to be buried

Now for the Next Section:

The Photographic Evidence of the Vedic
Influence Found in the Red Fort and Other Buildings in Delhi and India, as well as in
Drawings and Art from Elsewhere in the World.

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