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1)In my opinion, The Taj Mahal is simply awesome and it would be improver to say anything about this magnificient wonder. It has been chosen as the new seven wonder of the world in 2007. Taj Mahal is the greatest ever architectural venture of the human kind and it should be to stay remain as a heritage site to maintain the historical at the place.
2) According to Adityanath, he said that Taj Mahal was built “by the blood and sweat of Indians” and it does not matter who built it and for what reason but the important thing is it was made by the sons if Bharat Mata.

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1)i want this building to stay remain . my opinion about taj mahal is The building is a sacred grave, built of white marble that symbolizes purity, love and pain. It looks like no other building in the world has a similar concept to the Taj Mahal.

2)no, its no true . The Taj Mahal is India's most popular tourist attraction and its most recognizable architectural icon.

To outsiders, the building is an emblem of India, an impossibly romantic structure that stands alongside Peru's Machu Picchu and China's Great Wall as a true wonder of the world.

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An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983, it remains one of the world’s most celebrated structures and a stunning symbol of India’s rich history.

In my opinion, I think the Taj Mahal need to be remains because the places as a most visited places if tourists came to India. But the management of Taj Mahal need to consider about the number of visited every peak season because the higher number of tourists will cause pollution to the places.

Taj Mahal have represent India, because Taj Mahal have listed with the most visited the places.

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1.       My opinion on expensive prices is a mysterious and beautiful setting .Its uniqueness and background history that attracts tourists around the world. And I think the price is supposed to be staying because it is a legacy.

2.        Totally not agree with the statement. Because the historical background tells the love story between Emperor Shah Jahan of the Mughal Kingdom against his wife.

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In my opinion, "Taj Mahal" is one of the beautiful monuments that have it's own uniqueness and attraction about the history of Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal known as a "symbol of love" between Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It's build as a mausoleum to remain the memory of his wife. I think, this beautiful monument should be remain because it can remain the memories of them also. In addition, it has  great architecture and design that can attract tourist feel and see it now and the next generation.

It's not true. This is because Taj Mahal is the heritage site that are come from India and it was the only one heritage that can attract tourist or maybe the resident of India to see it by their own eyes about the history and memories of Taj Mahal.

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1) Taj Mahal need to be remain because it is one of the heritage that known worldwide as a building that express the symbol of love. The architecture was so nice that can become one of tourism atraction in India.
2) Taj mahal will always represent of India because it is located at that country.

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1. For my opinion, the Taj Mahal is supposed to be held because this monument is a love monument and one of the seven wonders of the world. This expensive Taj is also one of No, it's not true. The Taj Mahal has its own charm. Where the architecture of this building is very unique and interesting. The Taj Mahal is symbolic of the Indian state where the architecture of this building has been preserved since ancient times

2. No, it's not true. The Taj Mahal has its own charm. Where the architecture of this building is very unique and interesting. The Taj Mahal is symbolic of the Indian state where the architecture of this building has been preserved since ancient times.

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1) In my opinion, rather than arguing Taj Mahal who should be claimed by which religious, it would be better to see it as a monument that symbolic to India as general. I also believe that, Taj Mahal should be remain and be one of the monument that should be proud by India itself.

2)From my point of view, it would be unfond to state that Taj Mahal does not represent India. This is because, Taj Mahal already been built for a long time and have their own history. I also believe that most of the local citizen, also world acknowledge that Taj Mahal is representing India.

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MOHAMMAD NUR SHAIFUDDIN MOHD YUSOF (A14A0356)

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MOHAMMAD NUR SHAIFUDDIN MOHD YUSOF (A14A0356)

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(1) Beyond all doubts, this is the greatest ever architectural venture of the human kind. To visit here is a treat for eyes and I am sure anybody who ever came here will keep it in their memory forever. The Taj Mahal has all of the qualities I look for in a new 7 wonder of the world. It is awesome and beautiful. It’s location is far from anywhere and tough to reach. It is jaw dropping when you see it in person and it has a lot of history and mystery behind it.

(2) In my opinion, the Taj Mahal is represented of India country but not the culture of the Indian. “Foreign dignitaries visiting the country used to be gifted replicas of the Taj Mahal and other minarets which did not reflect Indian culture,” Adityanath was quoted as saying by The Telegraph - The Indian Express. (2017), Taj Mahal doesn’t reflect Indian culture: Yogi Adityanath.
The Taj Mahal is like Religion Tourism to them.

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Nurhusna Syabani binti Hamzah (A14A1396)

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Nurhusna Syabani binti Hamzah (A14A1396)

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1. In my opinion, taj mahal is one of the building that has an unique history inside it. As we know, Taj Mahal is represent the symbolic of love and i think that this building should be remain to conserving it past to make sure the new generation will know about their heritage.
2. For me, Taj Mahal is absolutely represent the India country as it is one of the place that people visit the most when they are travel to India.

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NUR LIANA IDORA BINTI IBRAHIM (A14A0747)

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NUR LIANA IDORA BINTI IBRAHIM (A14A0747)

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1) In my opinion, Taj Mahal is one of World Heritage Site that have its own amazing history and uniqueness. Taj Mahal being built as a symbol of love of Shah Jahan to his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It has amazing architecture and design. I want Taj Mahal to stay remain for the next generations to see it.
2) It's not true. I think that Taj Mahal is totally representing India because it is one of the heritage site that exist in India. I think that when tourists visit India, Taj Mahal will come in mind when choosing a place to go.

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1. For me, Taj Mahal is one of the most splendid pieces of architecture in the world. And of course i want Taj Mahal stay remain as cultural and heritage that represent India because i never been there yet

2. Of course Taj Mahal represent India.  And it is symbolic of love.

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my opinion towards taj mahal are ,Taj Mahal is one of the best place about romantic history and of course i want it's stay remain because of Taj Mahal has a unique historical building that had been created for people.

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In my opinion, Taj Mahal is an enormous white marble mausoleum and it shows the uniqueness of the mughal architecture, a combination of Indian, Persian and Islamic influences. And I would like Taj Mahal to stay remain because it not just a symbol of love, but it took over 22 years to complete. What a waste to ruin the Taj Mahal as it appears to change colour throughout the day, as sunlight or moonlight hits it surface. I think Taj Mahal does represent India because it was builds by the goverment before. So they need to accept its as one of their culture and heritage.

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1) Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world. so its a India heritage and its important for India country. Taj Mahal need to remain because it give the big impact to that country and everyone know the Taj Mahal. beside the beautiful building Taj Mahal also have an interesting story to tell for public and it also have an unique architecture to dispay

2) for my opinion, Taj Mahal is represent for India because when we said about  Taj Mahal everyone know that Taj Mahal located in India. then, just India that have Taj Mahal and not in other country. next, it also like when tourist go travel in India the place that they should go is Taj Mahal

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1) In my opinion, Taj Mahal is the one attraction in India. They have to remain this cultural and heritages sites, because when tourist go to India, Taj Mahal is the one place they have to visit.
2) I'm not agree when statement said Taj Mahal not represent to India.This is because, when we said about Taj Mahal people very wellknown with that place.

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1) In my opinion, Taj Mahal have their own uniqueness and Taj Mahal is synonnymous to love and romance. Taj Mahal also has own story and should be remained as one of heritage. The government should not destroy the building that have value of heritage.
2) For me Taj Mahal is represent to India because it located at Agra, Uttar Pradesh,India.

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1) Taj Mahal has symbolic to the Indian resident. Taj Mahal is the famous building that has own history. Therefore, the government should not to destroy of that building. We cannot easily to destroy the culture and heritage that was keep in long time ago. The cost to build the Taj Mahal also expensive. So, we must give a support to keep our culture and heritage.
2) Taj Mahal totally represent to India. This is because, Taj Mahal is symbol of love. Its build by Mughal emperor namely Shah Jahan. The Taj Mahal was build because of his wife namely Mumtaz Mahal. The name of Taj Mahal also take from his wife's name.

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1) In my opinion, Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful monuments in India. Besides as a heritage buildings Taj Mahal also famous as one of the wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal at Agra, India is epitone of true love and passion. Moreover, the arthitectural beauty and magnificence of Taj Mahal has never been surpassed.

2) For me, Taj Mahal is absolutely represent India. One, this is because Taj Mahal is located in Agra, India itself. Next, Taj Mahal have their own uniqueness that represent the culture and heritage that happen in their country too. And Taj Mahal also synonymous with India's identity, is the crowning jewel of Mughal architecture in India.

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Nur farahizattul aina bt zulfikri (a14a0715

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1) Taj Mahal, one of the most beautiful monuments, is one of the wonders of the world. I would like the taj mahal and for sure want it to stay remain forever if we could. 2)  i think taj mahal was represented in India because of their uniqueness and attraction to others in that monument

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1) Taj Mahal is one of the symbolic of love and romance. Taj Mahal was derived from the name of Shah Jahan's wife which is Mumtaz Mahal. In my oppinion, i would like the Taj Mahal to stay remain. This is because Taj Mahal have a lots of history and uniqueness.

2)Taj Mahal is located on the banks of river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. But then, the Taj belongs not only to India. As Unesco’s recognition indicates, it belongs to all of humanity — much as did the Bamiyan Buddhas in Afghanistan and Palmyra in Syria.

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1) my opinion towards taj mahal are , taj mahal is one of the most beautiful place and building in the world. And i want its stay remain because of taj mahal is one of cultural and heritage tgat are represent india . We all know that taj mahal already being a symbolic of India .

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Nur Nadiatul Afzan binti Abdul Halim (A14A0755)

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Nur Nadiatul Afzan binti Abdul Halim (A14A0755)

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1) Taj Mahal, is one of the world’s seven wonders. Taj Mahal is memorably known as a beautiful building. It’s have a uniqueness for every side of the building. I would like Taj Mahal to remain as a heritage building because the building itself can attract more people to go there.
2) In my opinion, I think that Taj Mahal is not belong to India but it belongs to the all of humanity that have in this world. We were supposed to take care the heritage building not fight to destroy it. I think that it’s true that Taj Mahal not representing as India building. Taj Mahal has it’s own history and we cannot claim it if doesn’t have an evidence

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1. In my opinion, Taj mahal is famous for own beauty and uniqueness. Yes, i would Taj mahal stay remain because it is has the own story and attraction.
2. No, Taj mahal is totally represent the India.

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1. In my opinion, taj mahal is a building that symbolic love story and it has a long time history. So, taj mahal should be stay and remain
2. It is true taj mahal is a symbolic of India as in fact it is well know by public that taj mahal located at India

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1) In my opinion, Taj Mahal is the one of the historic building that should be protect. I want to see that Taj Mhal stay remain because it building have their own history and as I know it something that known as love story, it must keep for other next generation.
2) No. Taj Mahal is represent India, it as simbolic of india.

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- my opinion towards Taj Mahal is , Taj Mahal is most well-known monuments and one of beautiful heritage in India. Yes , I would like Taj Mahal stay remain because it has the own uniqueness and own story.
- We know that the Taj Mahal is represent India because it is located in one of the city in India.

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In my opinion, Taj Mahal is one of the attraction to attract tourists to come to India.  It is also the image of India and one of their asset in term of economic and bring high profit in tourism sector as well. Of course, I would like Taj Mahal to stay remain there and I am intend to visit it one fine day.
No, I think Taj Mahal is totally representing India.

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As we know taj mahal known as the symbol of love, it is one of the top attraction in the world, it should be remain because it has a lot of history, the building also very unique and it is one of the economic resource of India. For me, taj mahal represent India because of their history and also the architecture design.

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1) Taj Mahal is one of the most famous attraction in India. Most people would fall in love with the uniqueness of the building. Thus, I would like Taj Mahal to stay remain.
2) I disagree with the statement Taj Mahal does not represent India as in my opinion, Taj Mahal is a symbolic for India.

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- Discuss and comment here.

-What is your opinion towards the taj mahal?..would u like taj mahal to stay remain or not.?

-It is true the taj mahal does not represent india?

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TAJ Mahal, one of the world's seven wonders and a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation-designated World Heritage Site that Rabindranath Tagore memorably described as "a teardrop on the cheek of time, forever and ever", is facing multiple threats to its existence.

They have for long emanated from official apathy and attempts at encroachment on its space. Climatic changes and industrial pollution have caused what scientists call cancer to its marble that is no longer pristine and yellowing. It lives among contradictions. Even as tourist foot-falls mar its space, it must continue to attract more tourists as the biggest single magnet that brings them to India.

More than 10 million tourists visited Agra to see it last year, but there has been a 35 per cent fall since 2012. Research shows that international tourists are attracted by things they want to see, like the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace in Britain, or the Eiffel Tower and Versailles in France, or the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building in the United States.

Alas, adding to the environmental threats and more is the current political environment, of an ostensible prejudice against a monument past Muslim rulers built.

A Taj replica has for long been a favourite memento of governments for foreign dignitaries. Now, Yogi Adityanath, the ascetic chief minister of Uttar Pradesh state, where the monument is located, says it "does not reflect the Indian culture", and guests of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others in the government are gifted copies of Bhagwad Geeta and Ramayana, the Hindu scriptures.

The 17th century Mughal monument has found no mention in 36-page UP Tourism booklet, released last week. Opposition parties have accused Yogi of deliberately ignoring the Taj.

Yogi has, in a U-turn, declared Taj Mahal as "integral part of Indian culture", and his tourism minister, Rita Bahuguna Joshi, says her government has been "misunderstood".

If there is misunderstanding, Yogi, a hard-line proponent of majoritarian, essentially anti-Muslim, platform, must blame himself, his party and the constant attempt at rewriting the country's history.

Official apathy has been always there. Court strictures have stalled but not fully prevented successive central and state governments from seeking "permission" to alter the monument's landscape with disregard to its ambience.

"Do you want to destroy Taj?", a Supreme Court judge recently admonished the state government during the hearing of an application seeking its nod to cut over 400 trees to lay down an additional railway track linking Mathura to Delhi.

"This is a world famous monument and you (government) want to destroy it? Have you seen the recent pictures of Taj? Go to the Internet and have a look at it. If you want, then file an affidavit or application and say that the Union of India wants to destroy the Taj," the judge thundered.

This was not the first such stricture, nor is it likely to be the last. Everyone wants to milk the Taj. The Archaeological Survey of India, the official caretaker, is often in conflict or connivance with the civic authorities of a congested Agra city and of the tourism departments of the central and state governments.

While illegal parking and severe traffic congestion are recent problems, my years as a young reporter were spent in writing about the older ones that persist, like pollution caused by proliferation of the iron foundries and an oil refinery of the state sector Indian Oil Corporation.

My expert guide, Professor Shivaji Rao, director of the National Environment Engineering Institute, would passionately say how pollution had bedeviled the entire "Braja Bhoomi", home to ancient Hindu temples in nearby Mathura and the 16th-century Fatehpur Sikri that the Mughal rulers built.

Four decades hence, looking at periodic scaffoldings around the Taj to put a coat of chemicals that are supposed to prevent the cancer caused by sulphuric acid that the refinery and the foundries emit do indicate some effort, but I am unsure if the environmental threat is being effectively tackled.

One cannot ignore the social strains that combine with the physical onslaughts on the Taj, when competing claims are made by religious communities seeking court permission to pray there.

Since only Muslims are permitted to offer prayers at the monument, an Aug 30 petition this year, demanded that Hindus be allowed to worship in it. Government archaeologists reject the claim the structure was built by Hindus and that they should be allowed to worship there.

Lone Hindu mavericks, revisionists or extremist Hindu groups have claimed that the Taj is a Hindu temple. Such claims have been periodically made since a 1989 book Taj Mahal: the True Story by the late P.N. Oak, who insisted it was built as a Shiva temple before the advent of Muslim invaders and rulers.

"History shows conquerors all over the world converting existing monuments to suit their own ideas," said Parsa Venkateshwar Rao, an author and columnist.

"But this claim about the Taj is absurd because features such as the dome and minaret cannot be found in earlier periods and it is silly for the judge to have even allowed the petition."

The Taj belongs not only to India: as Unesco's recognition indicates, it belongs to all of humanity - much as did the Bamiyan Buddhas in Afghanistan and Palmyra in Syria. They are destroyed, while the Taj remains, and must be preserved.

A famous Sanskrit phrase from the Maha Upanishads, ​"Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", which means the world is one family might seem like a distant dream when it comes to the political, religious and social history of the world, but nevertheless holds​ ​true​ ​in​ ​the​ ​case​ ​of​ ​intellectual​ ​human​ ​history and heritage.

Taj Mahal deserves better.
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Mahendra Ved, NST's New Delhi correspondent, is the president of the Commonwealth Journalists Association 2016-2018 and a Consultant with Power Politics monthly magazine.

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TAJ Mahal, one of the world's seven wonders and a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation-designated World Heritage Site that Rabindranath Tagore memorably described as "a teardrop on the cheek of time, forever and ever", is facing multiple threats to its existence.