Concern over titling of Taj Mahal Minarets and various different report of tilting since 1941. Kindly Do available the authentic report of various tilts measured by ASI. We need for our research work on Taj Mahal.
To, The Superintending Archeologist, Archeologist ; ASI Agra. Agra. Date - 27 sept.2020 Sub: - Concern over titling of Taj Mahal Minarets and various different report of tilting since 1941. Kindly Do available the authentic report of various tilts measured by ASI. We need for our research work on Taj Mahal. Dear Sir, 1. The Fear that Taj Mahal’s four minarets are tilting dangerously and its base sinking on one side has been reported at various occasions at various years. 2. Remember that the four minarets were observed to be inclined at various angles by ASI; first time in their scientific survey in 1941;’ which examined the position and verticality of the minarets as well as foundation stability. 3. The First report observed scientifically that three minarets tilted 1.5’’ to 3. Inches (3.8 cm to 7.6 cm). 4. While the fourth South West (Not Towards Yamuna Side) Minarets Tilted 8.5 inch (21.6 cm ). 5. It was concluded that the tilts were either part of original design