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The four minarets standing on the corners of the platform of the Mausoleum expressed as the stairs to the foot of the sky. The use of minarets dates back to the 17th century with probably the influence of the Ottoman architecture. The mosques of the Ottoman sultans were surrounded by minarets and the numbers of minarets were signifying the rank of the mosque. However, the decoration of the minarets of the Taj Mahal is rather unique than the others. The curved marble blocks are lined with black stones.
The minarets are finished by a chhatris with a crescent on the top. The three balconies are reached by the rectangular doors. The grilled windows are intended for the light. The minarets are not accessible for the visitors.
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