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What is the etymology of the name "Taj Mahal"

Question #150346. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Dec 19 2023.
Originally posted Dec 19 2023 9:12 PM.

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The origins are believed to be from Urdu, Arabic and Persian, where "taj" means crown, while "mahal" is palace. Thus we have "Palace of the Crown."

The Taj Mahal was built to honour Arjumand Begum ("Mumtaz Mahal") with the latter meaning "the Crown of the Palace."

link https://artsandculture.google.com/story/taj-mahal-the-symphony-of-love-incredibleindia/WAUxKuf8iRygIA?hl=en

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal
Response last updated by psnz on Dec 19 2023.
Dec 19 2023, 9:14 PM
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