The Taj Mahal is one of the 7 wonders of the world and also a timeless symbol of love, which attracts numerous visitors from across the globe to get a glimpse of its marvellous beauty.
This marvel houses the tombs of the 5th Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, for whom he had built this mausoleum. However, the real tombs are placed in a restricted sanctum beyond the access of the general public.
Viral video shows restricted Taj Mahal interiors
A recent viral video shows footage of the sealed inner chamber of the Taj Mahal, revealing the actual tombs of Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, from the areas that have long remained off-limits to the public. The video, shared via social media, even includes a soundtrack of the timeless song "Jo Wada Kiya Woh Nibhana Padega".
This video has ever since alarmed the security and heritage preservation experts as the sealed chamber exists to protect both the integrity of the monument and the sanctity of the tombs, and this breach raises serious concerns. However, The Times of India has not individually verified the authenticity of the video, and as of now, there is no official confirmation from the authorities about how the individual accessed the restricted zone.
Social media reactions
This video received mixed reactions on social media, where many people speculated about how the person entered the restricted zone. One viewer said, “I visited Taj Mahal around 1994‑95, and this area was open to the public at that time.” Another said, “I have seen this too back in the day”.
Tajmahal is the highest revenue-generating monument
According to reports by Upstox, the Taj Mahal is one of India’s most famous landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has topped the charts as the highest-earning monument under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) over the past five years.
According to government data shared in the Rajya Sabha, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat confirmed that the Taj Mahal brought in a total of ₹297 crore from ticket sales during this period, making it the most profitable ASI-protected monument in the country.