Mrs. Samuel shared with us some historical information about India. She explained how India had been ruled by the British before the Moguls came to power. She talked about the different Mogul rulers, and how they had different goals and interests. She pointed out that Shah Jahan was very interested in architecture. Mrs. Samuel said that cypress trees and roses were used.
Cypress trees represent death.
There have been no additional structural changes made. Mrs. Samuel did point out that through the years pollution has taken its toll on the white marble of the building leaving it tarnished and yellowed. The complex consists of a retangular plot measuring 1,902 by 1,002 feet and it is alligned north and south. The central area underneath the dome is the largest area. About 40 million rupees was spent.