Taj dome leaks; ASI says no damage, only seepage

Sub: History

Sec: Art and Culture

Context:

Water leakage has been reported at the Taj Mahal and the garden adjacent to it has been submerged after heavy rainfall.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) authorities said that there is no damage to the heritage structure.

About Taj Mahal:

Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Agra on the bank of the Yamuna river in the city of Agra.
The 17th century structure is among the seven wonders of the world.
It was commissioned in 1632 by Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658) to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself.
The Taj Mahal complex is believed to have been completed in its entirety in 1653.
The construction project employed some 20,000 artisans under the guidance of a board of architects led by the court architect to the emperor, Ustad Ahmad Lahauri.
The Taj Mahal was declared a monument of national importance in 1920.

The architecture of the Taj Mahal:

The Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the greatest architectural achievements in human history. Its design is a synthesis of Islamic, Persian, and Indian architectural traditions.
It was built out of white Makrana marble that was sourced from the Indian state of Rajasthan.
To further enhance the beauty of the memorial, thousands of precious and semi-precious gemstones were also incorporated into its design.