March 16, 2005
Taj Mahal to be repossessed?
The Indian state is facing an extraordinary legal challenge to its ownership of the country's most famous national monument, the Taj Mahal. And the claim of ownership comes from the minority that has arguably faced the most discrimination and mistreatment in recent decades: Muslims. . .Read the rest here.The ownership claim comes from the Sunni Waqf Board, a Muslim trust. The Waqf claims it has a legal title to the Taj because the Indian government granted it ownership of all Muslim tombs and graveyards in the state of Uttar Pradesh, where the Taj is located.
Posted by David on March 16, 2005 8:01 AM
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It does sound, though, as if UP relinquished ownership of the Taj Mahal by the general release of ownership of tombs and mosques. Perhaps they will register it as a national treasure or something.
Posted by: Sarah
on March 16, 2005 10:49 AM
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