An Indian wealthy teacher constructed a home which looks identical to the Taj Mahal’s smaller version as a wedding gift.

Anand Prakash Chouksey (52), is from Burhanpur and has constructed a massive marble house that looks a lot like the mausoleum of 17th-century Burhanpur.

This house is roughly one-third as large as the original and spans 10,000 square feet. It has four bedrooms, one hallway, and a library.   

Chouksey refused to reveal the price of the home and said that he wanted to build a distinctive house in small towns. There are many new homes built each year, but he wanted one that would be the talking point of town.

An Indian teacher has built a Taj Mahal replica as a present for his wife. The building is one third the size of the original one

A Taj Mahal-replica was built by an Indian teacher as a gift for his wife. This replica is one-third as large as the original.

The house, which is about one third the size of the original building, is spread across 10,000 square feet and has four bedrooms, one hall, a library and a meditation room

It is approximately one-third the size of its predecessor and covers 10,000 feet. There are four bedrooms and one hall. 

Anand Prakash Chouksey, 52 (left) and Manju Shah, 48 (right) are both teachers who run an academy together

Anand Prakash Chouksey, 52 (left) and Manju Shah, 48 (right) are both teachers who run an academy together

The lavish house is located in the city of Burhanpur. Pictures show the lavish interior of the replica home

The lavish house is located in the city of Burhanpur. Photos show the extravagant interiors of the replicate home

“What could be better than building the Taj Mahal?” This love is all about love. My wife and I have built this house as a symbol for our love.

Teacher, who did everything possible to give his wife a place that would last in history, was meticulous about every detail. 

Similar to the original mausoleum which is well-known as one of seven world’s wonders, this dome houses a 29ft high house with tall marble towers.

The flooring and façade are made of marbles from Makarana that were also used in the construction of the original Taj Mahal.

Lighting inside and out is designed so that the structure looks even more like its original. 

Just like the original mausoleum the house is made of marble, its dome is 29ft high, and it has got tall marble towers

The house, just like the mausoleum, is constructed of marble. Its dome measures 29ft in height and has tall towers made from marble

The house has four bedrooms, one hall, a library and a meditation room

Construction works for the house began three years ago and the couple moved in later this year

Burhanpur, where the lavish house is located is famous for being Mumtaz Mahal’s original home and the place where she died of a long illness but Chouksey wanted the city to be remembered for more than that

The husband wanted to build his wife a house that would remain in the history of the town, a house that would make people talk about it forever

He wanted his wife to have a home that was part of town history, that people would talk about for years.

The house which resembles the 17th century mausoleum, is about one third the size of the original building and it is spread across 10,000 square feet

This house, which is similar to the mausoleum of 17th-century Paris, measures approximately one third as large and is distributed over 10,000 square feet

Manju Shah is an engineer who has become a teacher and runs an academy together with her wife Manju.

Shah Jahan, Mughal Emperor and founder of Taj Mahal was a Mughal ruler who built the original Taj Mahal on Yamuna River in Agra (Uttar Pradesh) as a burial place for Mumtaz Mahal.

This world heritage site has attracted many famous personalities, such as Queen Elizabeth, Princess Diana, and Prince Williams.

Chouksey explained that Mumtaz Mahal, who belonged to Burhanpur, died from a lengthy illness. This is the city’s most well-known feature, but now it will be known as the second Taj Mahal.

The flooring and façade are made of marbles from Makarana that were also used in the construction of the original Taj Mahal

The flooring and façade are made of marbles from Makarana that were also used in the construction of the original Taj Mahal

Pictured above is the original Taj Mahal, located on the banks of Yamuna river in Agra in Uttar Pradesh, Northern India

Pictured above is the original Taj Mahal, located on the banks of Yamuna river in Agra in Uttar Pradesh, Northern India

Since then, their house has been swarmed by locals and tourists alike. Including couples asking for stylish pre-wedding shoots

Their house has been visited by tourists and locals alike since then. Couples have asked for pre-wedding photos in stylish settings.

Construction of this extravagant home began three years ago. Later, the couple moved into the luxurious home they built later in the year.

Their house has been visited by tourists and locals alike since then. This includes couples looking to have stylish, budget-friendly pre-wedding shots.

He stated that although it is popular as a tourist destination, people come to see my house all the time. The sight is beautiful, but it’s overwhelming. My wife and I are happy in our home.