Quiz this week - #8
1. The building had a style that combines elements of Persian, Turkish, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles.
2. Symmetry with respect to the center on either side is a matter of awe in this building.
3.The walls of this monument were covered with precious stones and gems which were plundered later.
4. It was built with 20000 artisans in 22years with 35 million rupees.'
5. There have been controversies that it was not a muslim tomb, but a hindu temple with the name "Tejo Mahalaya". I found it here
If you know the answer, do comment here. Try not disclosing directly.
1. Either add another fact that you know about the building.
or
2. Write the answer in cryptic form that is less obvious
or
3. Just state you got it right
I shall get back with the answer soon.
2. Symmetry with respect to the center on either side is a matter of awe in this building.
3.The walls of this monument were covered with precious stones and gems which were plundered later.
4. It was built with 20000 artisans in 22years with 35 million rupees.'
5. There have been controversies that it was not a muslim tomb, but a hindu temple with the name "Tejo Mahalaya". I found it here
If you know the answer, do comment here. Try not disclosing directly.
1. Either add another fact that you know about the building.
or
2. Write the answer in cryptic form that is less obvious
or
3. Just state you got it right
I shall get back with the answer soon.
Total Comments 20
Comments
 |  Got it Meenloch... Mumtaj, I love you...4th clue speaks the name if at all the others' don't... |
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| |  Dear Meenloch, Got it , The workers had their arms amputated so that they cannot come up with a replica. Thats the saddest part. A beautiful monument built on so many tears!! Devika |
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| | Got it. Good to be back to your quizzes Meenloch! Missed the last one while I was out but came and immediately checked what it was  Bunty Aur Bubbly is one movie from recent years that has made me laugh from within. As for my taste buds, I am not much of a sweet eater but I am always up for eating authentic "pethaa". Does the above para make any sense to you gals? . SS |
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| |  Got it ! Got it!! We need tufer ones... |
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| |  Oviya, He did love her and wanted to create a black version of Taj right opposite to the existing one. He could never finish it. |
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| | Devika, There are so many controversies about who designed it, that it already existed and shajahan just built on the already existing structure etc like the last point says. As for records of our history books, what you said does hold true. |
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| | RN, Your wish shall be granted soon. Which point had helped you get it right ? |
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| | SS, I was missing the cryptic answers too. Luvv them as always.. |
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| |  Got this one too MeenLoch! The 5th point was a news to me... Cheers! |
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| |  dear meena, I got it world wonder ! |
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| |  yeap got it. In the 1st clue itself. |
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| |  hi meenloch, yamunai aatrile,eera kaatrile...kaadhalukku oru maaligai... you could have avoided the link in the final clue, though...:) as RN says, keep giving us tougher ones...:) :) |
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| |  of course it is one of the wonders of the world..sunkan |
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| | Vase, There are more references to the 5 th point. P.N.Oaks I think is a famous historian. If you are interested you can browse around the net for more from Dr.Oaks |
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| | Lalitha, Is it stilla a world wonder ? i am trying to figure out. It used to be. If you get it, do share with me the latest 7 wonders of world. |
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| | Aruna, Congrats on getting it right. Sowparnika, mmmm..Love that song. It's yamuna Kalyani raga...Beautiful. Sunkan mam, As I asked Lalitha, whatare the latest seven wonders. In recent past there have been some changes. |
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| | We have it again as one of the 7 wonders of the world. There was a voting online... Meenloch, Thanks for this quiz. I got know lot more facts about it. |
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| | Thnx for sharing the information dear SN. |
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| | Tuesday came and went Meenloch but no quiz  .Getting withdrawal symptoms you know SS |
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| | SS and Oviya, Sorry for the delay buddies. I want to have something else for change. I shall post it soon... |
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