The Taj Mahal of Bangladesh
It is said that after the construction of the Taj Mahal in Agra, Emperor Shah Jahan cut off the hands of all the workers involved in the construction work and blinded the engineer so that no one else could build a second Taj Mahal with their help.
Although no proof of the truth of the word has been found till date. However, it is certainly true that no second Taj Mahal has been built anywhere in the world in the last few hundred years. What has happened in this century. Among those who have replicated it is the name of Bangladesh. Yes, that's right, Bangladeshi filmmaker Ahsanullah Moni did just that in 2009.
Built by Ahsanullah Mani, this architecture is located at Perab, Sonargaon, 10 miles east of Dhaka. After the construction work was completed, he referred to it as an exact replica of the original Taj Mahal. He further said that this Taj Mahal has been built mainly for the poor people of our country who cannot afford to go to Agra and see the Taj Mahal.
It was built by Ahsanullah Mani from his private property worth about ৮ 57 million. Also, where it took 20,000 workers 20,000 years to build the original Taj Mahal, Mani took only 5 years.
The main building of this replica is wrapped in transparent and precious stones. Inside are the graves of Ahsanullah Mani and his wife Razia. The building has four large minarets at the four corners, all tiled. There is a water fountain in front of it and a flower garden around it and there are seating areas for visitors on both sides.
The beauty of the Taj Mahal can be enjoyed in this shady environment. Some people sit here again and chat with their loved ones. Some people are again immersed in the beauty of the Taj Mahal in Agra compared to this Taj Mahal.
According to Mani, he imported marble from Italy, diamonds from Belgium and about 160 kilograms of bronze for the dome to build the Taj Mahal, although some people did not accept his claim. According to them, this Taj Mahal is incomplete.
The Taj Mahal is the main building of Bangladesh;
Whatever it is, it is true that Ahsanullah Mani was inspired to build the Taj Mahal just as Emperor Shah Jahan built it out of desperation. Although Ahsanullah Mani was not saddened by the loss of a loved one like Emperor Shah Jahan, he felt alienated for the poor traveling people of the country.
No matter which way separation comes, it comes because of love, isn't it! In simple words, Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal as a symbol of love for his wife. On the other hand, Mani made it out of love for the poor people of Bangladesh. Mani said that his Taj Mahal was built out of love for Emperor Shah Jahan. That is why I will call Mani a lover. And I will also call the Taj Mahal Bangladesh a symbol of love; Even if it is fake, it is still a sign of love for the people who love to travel. So it can be said that the Taj Mahal Bangladesh, located in Sonargaon, the capital of ancient Bengal, is a wonderful example of love for beauty-loving people and Emperor Sahajahan, from which you can enjoy the Taj Mahal in Agra.
Taj Mahal Bangladesh is built in the style of the ancient Taj Mahal and is located in Sonargaon, the capital of ancient Bengal, so that at the same time you can see the capital of ancient Bengal and enjoy the feeling of ancient beauty. Here you will find more near the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, the Egyptian pyramid-shaped structure.
It is called Rajmani Pyramid which belongs to Rajmani Film City. There are some old-fashioned film cameras, Behula Basar in Cox's Bazar, old cars, Khudiram's gallows and tin house, and cinema halls to enjoy movies. There is a staircase to enter the pyramid, which is quite high. Some mummy dummies first came to mind. These are wrapped in white cloth.
Next to the Taj Mahal, there are commemorative sculptures of Indira Gandhi and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with commemorative sculptures of the Liberation War. Next to it, there is a shooting spot where any kind of drama, movie can be shot. No worries about food here either, there is the air-conditioned Rajmoni Film City Restaurant where you will find high quality food and chess.
In the midst of all these events, if you want to frame your own memory, you will also get people to take pictures, which has been arranged by Rajmoni Film City Studio. If you are a lover of tradition then there are special arrangements for you too. From here you can buy various handicraft items, jamdani sari, earthenware and other products.
Due to its proximity to Dhaka, visitors from home and abroad flock here every day. The Taj Mahal is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission here is 50 rupees. Then why is it late? On holidays you can also travel with your loved ones from Sonargaon, the capital of ancient Bengal; You can come and see this magnificent Taj Mahal in Bangladesh.
How to go
Being only 25 km away from Dhaka, it is very easy to get here. From Dhaka-Chittagong highway, take any vehicle going to Comilla, Daudkandi or Sonargaon and get off at Madanpur bus stand. The rent will be 15 rupees. From there you can take a CNG or scooter straight to the courtyard of the Taj Mahal in the village of Perab. Here the rent will be 50 rupees per person.