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Archaeological Survey of India
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  • Taj Mahal grounds
    Why Are 22 Chambers Locked in the Taj Mahal?
    / The reason why the chambers are kept shut

    Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officials and historians have explained that since these chambers support the foundation, they are kept out of bounds for the public as high footfalls could compromise the Taj’s structural integrity. Additionally, allowing visitors in this now poorly lit, confined space…

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    Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officials and historians have explained that since these chambers support the foundation, they are kept out of bounds for the public as high footfalls could compromise the Taj’s structural integrity. Additionally, allowing visitors in this now poorly lit, confined space…

    Read More