A persistent myth states that a "black" version of it was meant to be built nearby, across the Yamuna River.
In 2000, a high court dismissed P.N. Oak's petition stating this building was actually a palace seized by its owner, an idea thought to have anti-religious connotations. Lord Curzon commissioned the large, brass lamp that is located in this building. A persistent myth states that a "black" version of it was meant to be built nearby, across the Yamuna River. It is being tarnished by pollution from the (*) Mathura Refinery. Ustad Ahmad Lahauri was the Persian architect in charge of designing this building, and the man who ordered its construction was later buried there by his son, Aurangzeb. This place was conceived of after a woman died during childbirth. For 10 points, name this white domed building in Agra, a mausoleum built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife.
In 2000, a high court dismissed P.N. Oak's petition stating this building was actually a palace seized by its owner, an idea thought to have anti-religious connotations.
Taj Mahal