Somebody Got Rejected at Taj Mahal, But it’s Not Who You Think

Arnold Schwarzenegger tried to visit the Taj Mahal but unfortunately it was closed, according to TMZ, who invented the misleading video title.

More than one person got rejected at Taj Mahal this week, but it’s not who you think, because we’re talking about the real Taj Mahal here (not the building that’s been given the name as satire for government spending). Arnold Schwarzenegger got “rejected” because he showed up on a day when the Taj Mahal is closed, according to TMZ.

Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India — built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal — constructed from 1632 to 1653 — is widely recognized as “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage”.

Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles.

The Mughal Empire was an imperial power in the Indian subcontinent from about 1526 to 1757 with some power remaining into the next century. The Mughal emperors were Muslims and direct descendants of both, Genghis Khan (through his son Chagatai Khan) and Tamerlane.

The Taj Mahal is included in the list of Seven Wonders of the Modern World, included with the Channel Tunnel, CN Tower, the Empire State Building, the Golden Gate Bridge, Itaipu Dam, Delta Works/Zuiderzee Works, and the Panama Canal.