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<p>The Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world and the postcard tourist place of India, has been in the headlines for water leakage from its dome and adjacent gardens getting inundated because of heavy rainfall.</p>

<p>But this is not the first time the alluring Taj Mahal has faced water woes because of heavy downpours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The tomb was in similar conditions centuries ago when Mughal emperor Shah Jahan had shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi and his visits to the tomb had somewhat declined.</p>

<p>The incident has been vividly captured by British author Fergus Nicoll in his book "<em>Shah Jahan: The Rise And Fall Of The Mughal Emperor</em>".&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Shah Jahan's gaze shifts from Agra to Delhi</strong></h2>

<p>In his book, Nicoll explains that after "Agra was usurped as seat of the caliphate", the emperor made rare visits to the tomb.</p>

<p>Because of this, the tomb did not go through even basic maintenance. The dilapidated condition of the entire tomb complex was discovered by the then Mughal prince Aurangzeb - who was en route to the Deccan states in December 1652.</p>

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<p>The prince had decided to halt in Agra and pay respect to the cenotaph of his mother but was shocked to see the Taj Mahal in bad condition less than 10 years after it was completed, as narrated by Nicoll in his book.</p>

<p>The prince is said to have noticed water leakage and cracks on the walls of the revered tomb and also inundation of the Mehtab Garden because of the flooding in the Yamuna River.</p>

<h2><strong>Aurangzeb's letter to Shah Jahan about the Taj Mahal's adverse conditions</strong></h2>

<p>Seeing the condition of the revered Taj Mahal, which once was his father's most cherished monument, the prince wrote a letter to the emperor informing him about the damage.</p>

<h3><strong>Here's the content of the letter written by Aurangzeb:</strong></h3>

<p><em>The buildings of this shrine enclosure of holy foundation are still firm and strong...except that the dome over the fragrant sepulchre leaks during the rainy season in two places on the north side. Likewise the four arched portals, several of the recessed alcoves on the second storey, the four small domes...have become dampened. The marble-covered terrace of the large dome has leaked in two or three places during this past rainy season and has been repaired. Let us see what happens in the coming rainy season...</em></p>

<p><em>Long-living protector! An extraordinary evil eye has struck this model of lofty buildings. If the rays of your august attention fall on the remedy to ward it off, it will be proper...</em></p>

<p><em>May the world-illuminating Sun of the Caliphate [Shah-Jahan] remain shining upon the heads of the people of the world!</em></p>

<p>This letter, which is dated December 9, 1652, was recorded in Ruka'at-i-Alamgiri. The last time Shah Jahan visited the tomb was on December 27, 1654, and he was accompanied by his son and heir apparent, Dara Shikoh.</p>

<p>Confirming this event to WION, professor Syed Ali Nadeem Rezavi, the author of Fathpur Sikri Revisited, said, "In the initial years after the building of the Taj, there were some leakages reported which find mention in the records. The problem was rectified and it never occurred again."</p>


The Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world and the postcard tourist place of India, has been in the headlines for water leakage from its dome and adjacent gardens getting inundated because of heavy rainfall.

The Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world and the postcard tourist place of India, has been in the headlines for water leakage from its dome and adjacent gardens getting inundated because of heavy rainfall. But this is not the first time the alluring Taj Mahal has faced water woes because of heavy downpours. The tomb was in similar conditions centuries ago when Mughal emperor Shah Jahan had shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi and his visits to the tomb had somewhat declined. The incident has been vividly captured by British author Fergus Nicoll in his book "Shah Jahan: The Rise And Fall Of The Mughal Emperor". Shah Jahan's gaze shifts from Agra to Delhi In his book, Nicoll explains that after "Agra was usurped as seat of the caliphate", the emperor made rare visits to the tomb. Because of this, the tomb did not go through even basic maintenance. The dilapidated condition of the entire tomb complex was discovered by the then Mughal prince Aurangzeb - who was en route to the Deccan states in December 1652. Also Read: Agra: Water leakage in Taj Mahal's main dome after heavy rain lashes North India The prince had decided to halt in Agra and pay respect to the cenotaph of his mother but was shocked to see the Taj Mahal in bad condition less than 10 years after it was completed, as narrated by Nicoll in his book. The prince is said to have noticed water leakage and cracks on the walls of the revered tomb and also inundation of the Mehtab Garden because of the flooding in the Yamuna River. Aurangzeb's letter to Shah Jahan about the Taj Mahal's adverse conditions Seeing the condition of the revered Taj Mahal, which once was his father's most cherished monument, the prince wrote a letter to the emperor informing him about the damage. Here's the content of the letter written by Aurangzeb: The buildings of this shrine enclosure of holy foundation are still firm and strong...except that the dome over the fragrant sepulchre leaks during the rainy season in two places on the north side. Likewise the four arched portals, several of the recessed alcoves on the second storey, the four small domes...have become dampened. The marble-covered terrace of the large dome has leaked in two or three places during this past rainy season and has been repaired. Let us see what happens in the coming rainy season... Long-living protector! An extraordinary evil eye has struck this model of lofty buildings. If the rays of your august attention fall on the remedy to ward it off, it will be proper... May the world-illuminating Sun of the Caliphate [Shah-Jahan] remain shining upon the heads of the people of the world! This letter, which is dated December 9, 1652, was recorded in Ruka'at-i-Alamgiri. The last time Shah Jahan visited the tomb was on December 27, 1654, and he was accompanied by his son and heir apparent, Dara Shikoh. Confirming this event to WION, professor Syed Ali Nadeem Rezavi, the author of Fathpur Sikri Revisited, said, "In the initial years after the building of the Taj, there were some leakages reported which find mention in the records. The problem was rectified and it never occurred again."

Not just in 2024, Shah Jahan's Taj Mahal once leaked when monarch sat in Delhi centuries ago

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<p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Sunday and took stock of the situation in the two states in view of heavy rains and floods there, sources said.</p>

<p>He also assured the two chief ministers, N Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh and A Revanth Reddy of Telangana, of all possible help from the Central government to deal with rains and floods.</p>

<h2><strong>Telangana CM holds emergency meeting</strong></h2>

<p>Heavy rains continued to lash many parts of Telangana, including Hyderabad on Sunday. Chief Minister Reddy held an emergency meeting with ministers, officials and public representatives to review the situation.</p>

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<p>In neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, unprecedented rainfall in the past two days paralysed normal life in several places, especially in Vijayawada and its vicinity while 17,000 affected people were evacuated across the state.</p>

<p>Sources said the Union home minister spoke to the XMs of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and took stock of the situation while assuring&nbsp;them of all possible help from the Central government, they said.</p>

<p>A woman died and three others were feared washed away in separate rain-related incidents in Mahabubabad and Khammam districts of Telangana on Sunday.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India: Torrential rains kill 8 in Andhra Pradesh &amp; 1 in Telangana</strong></p>

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<p>Waterlogging was reported on railway tracks at several locations under the South Central Railway. While 99 trains were cancelled, four were partially cancelled and 54 were diverted.</p>

<p>Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in a post on 'X', said he has informed the Union home minister about the severe situation in Telangana's Khammam district where nearly 110 villages are submerged under floodwaters.</p>

<p id="3">Heavy rains continued to lash many parts of Telangana. CM Reddy held an emergency review with ministers, officials and elected members to address the ongoing situation.</p>

<p id="4">Following Shah's orders, nine National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been dispatched to Telangana, he said.</p>

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Sunday and took stock of the situation in the two states in view of heavy rains and floods there, sources said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Sunday and took stock of the situation in the two states in view of heavy rains and floods there, sources said. He also assured the two chief ministers, N Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh and A Revanth Reddy of Telangana, of all possible help from the Central government to deal with rains and floods. Telangana CM holds emergency meeting Heavy rains continued to lash many parts of Telangana, including Hyderabad on Sunday. Chief Minister Reddy held an emergency meeting with ministers, officials and public representatives to review the situation. Also read: 12 new industrial smart cities to be built in India, will create a million jobs: Union minister In neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, unprecedented rainfall in the past two days paralysed normal life in several places, especially in Vijayawada and its vicinity while 17,000 affected people were evacuated across the state. Sources said the Union home minister spoke to the XMs of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and took stock of the situation while assuring them of all possible help from the Central government, they said. A woman died and three others were feared washed away in separate rain-related incidents in Mahabubabad and Khammam districts of Telangana on Sunday. Watch | India: Torrential rains kill 8 in Andhra Pradesh & 1 in Telangana × Waterlogging was reported on railway tracks at several locations under the South Central Railway. While 99 trains were cancelled, four were partially cancelled and 54 were diverted. Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in a post on 'X', said he has informed the Union home minister about the severe situation in Telangana's Khammam district where nearly 110 villages are submerged under floodwaters. Heavy rains continued to lash many parts of Telangana. CM Reddy held an emergency review with ministers, officials and elected members to address the ongoing situation. Following Shah's orders, nine National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been dispatched to Telangana, he said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana hit by floods: Home Minister Amit Shah assures all support to CMs

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<p>Heavy rains have been lashing the Indian capital city of Delhi over the past weeks, unsafe buildings are collapsing like a house of cards and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is still sitting on a city-wide survey. On Saturday&nbsp;(Aug 10) afternoon, a two-storey house came crashing down in Delhi’s Model Town area after heavy rain.</p>

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<p>Three fire tenders were rushed to the scene and teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Delhi Fire Service were carrying out the rescue operation. The collapsed house was being repaired at the time of the accident.</p>

<p>As per reports, one person is feared dead in the incident whereas several others are admitted to the hospital in critical condition.</p>

<h2><strong>Series of building collapses in Delhi</strong></h2>

<p>The last two weeks have witnessed a series of building collapses in the capital city. On July 31, a building collapsed in North Delhi’s Sabzi Mandi area.</p>

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<p>On August 1, another building collapsed in the same area. The same day, two more buildings collapsed—one in Defence Colony and two in Shastri Park, causing injuries to three people.</p>

<p>On August 2, a two-storey building in Jahangirpuri collapsed, killing three people. The same day, the wall of a school collapsed in Daryaganj, damaging several parked cars.</p>

<h2><strong>MCD’s slumber continues</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier this week, the Indian Express&nbsp;reported that the MCD is yet to complete the survey of the unsafe buildings in the city, raising concerns over the lack of monsoon preparedness.</p>

<p>Notably, MCD’s Building Department is responsible for conducting an annual safety review of buildings. The junior engineers of the MCD generally identify buildings in battered condition and direct the owners of these buildings to carry out repairs.</p>

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<p>The Indian Express reported that the survey was initially slated to be completed by June. The deadline was first shifted to June 14 and then again to July 15.</p>

<p>On Thursday (Aug 8), the MCD said it was able to identify just 67 dangerous buildings so far and the full survey will still take time to get published.</p>

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Heavy rains have been lashing the Indian capital city of Delhi over the past weeks, unsafe buildings are collapsing like a house of cards and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is still sitting on a city-wide survey.

Heavy rains have been lashing the Indian capital city of Delhi over the past weeks, unsafe buildings are collapsing like a house of cards and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is still sitting on a city-wide survey. On Saturday (Aug 10) afternoon, a two-storey house came crashing down in Delhi’s Model Town area after heavy rain. #WATCH | Delhi: NDRF team arrives at Mahendra Enclave of Model Town area where a building had collapsed. Some people are feared trapped. Details awaited pic.twitter.com/YQBdi7QcaG — ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2024 × Three fire tenders were rushed to the scene and teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Delhi Fire Service were carrying out the rescue operation. The collapsed house was being repaired at the time of the accident. As per reports, one person is feared dead in the incident whereas several others are admitted to the hospital in critical condition. Series of building collapses in Delhi The last two weeks have witnessed a series of building collapses in the capital city. On July 31, a building collapsed in North Delhi’s Sabzi Mandi area. Also read: AAP vs Delhi Lt Governor: Supreme Court upholds L-G`s powers in MCD On August 1, another building collapsed in the same area. The same day, two more buildings collapsed—one in Defence Colony and two in Shastri Park, causing injuries to three people. On August 2, a two-storey building in Jahangirpuri collapsed, killing three people. The same day, the wall of a school collapsed in Daryaganj, damaging several parked cars. MCD’s slumber continues Earlier this week, the Indian Express reported that the MCD is yet to complete the survey of the unsafe buildings in the city, raising concerns over the lack of monsoon preparedness. Notably, MCD’s Building Department is responsible for conducting an annual safety review of buildings. The junior engineers of the MCD generally identify buildings in battered condition and direct the owners of these buildings to carry out repairs. Also read: Delhi coaching centre deaths: Civic body MCD seals basements of 10 institutes The Indian Express reported that the survey was initially slated to be completed by June. The deadline was first shifted to June 14 and then again to July 15. On Thursday (Aug 8), the MCD said it was able to identify just 67 dangerous buildings so far and the full survey will still take time to get published. (With inputs from agencies)

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