362. The Taj Mahal: Love and Death
The Rest Is History
The Myth of Taj Mahal and the Execution of its Architects
The belief that the architects and craftsmen of the Taj Mahal were executed upon its completion to prevent them from replicating such masterpiece is debunked as an orientalist fantasy. The value of these skilled workers makes it far-fetched to suggest such an action. This myth is part of a broader narrative portraying oriental despots as cruel figures, although historical evidence contradicts such notions. The Europeans' propagation of such myths and the alternative name for the Taj Mahal indicate the building's status as an exceptional structure appreciated by both foreigners and locals.
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