I wonder how many people know, that taj mahal was originally to be built in BURHANPUR a small city in madhya pradesh, but for its distance form marble reserves of jaipur, this decision was changed to agra. but nevertheless this historical city Burhanpur, was once the mughal capital of this region and it still has many fort and fortresses and architectural wonders, thanks to M.P. govt. and archeological dept. of india, this place is already forgotten. but I request sincere travellers to check out this place just 499 km. (8 hrs by punjab mail) from Mumbai.
For your information I am giving you some history (you can also watch films like Mughal-e-ajam, taj mahal etc.)
’’Taj Mahal - History and Legends
On June 17, 1631 Mumtaz Mahal died, after delivering her fourteenth child ’’Gauharar’’. Shahjahan stood dazed, unable to comprehend the situation. She had died leaving all her children, mother, and relations to his care. But he had promised her never to remarry and to build the grandest mausoleum over her grave. Her body received a temporary burial in the Zainabadi Garden in Burhanpur and in six months time removed to Agra. Shahjahan had already acquired from Raja Jai Singh a plot of land on the riverside. Here was to be built the Taj Mahal. Work on the tomb started in a frenzy with thousands of artisans and laborers toiling ceaselessly. The first anniversary urs was held in June 1632 amid royal pomp and show, attended by Shahjahan and Jahanara. The Mughal Emperor was a picture of grief. ’’