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Inside The Taj Mahal-Style House A Madhya Pradesh Man Built For His Wife

Anand Prakash Chouksey built a scaled-down replica of the iconic monument as a house for his wife, Manjusha. The house was designed at roughly one-third the size of the original Taj Mahal, while retaining several of its distinctive architectural features. Chouksey and his wife made several trips to Agra to study the Taj Mahal and understand its architectural details. (Image: Instagram/@madcap_alive)ADVERTISEMENT5 / 8 The Taj Mahal inspiration continues inside the house. (Image: Instagram/@priyamsaraswat)ADVERTISEMENT7 / 8 The original Taj Mahal in Agra was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Last Updated: August 13, 2026, 13:40 IST

1 / 8 The Taj Mahal is often described as one of the world's greatest symbols of love. But for one businessman in Madhya Pradesh, its story inspired something much closer to home. Anand Prakash Chouksey built a scaled-down replica of the iconic monument as a house for his wife, Manjusha. Located in Burhanpur, the four-bedroom home took around three years to complete and was built at an estimated cost of ₹2 crore. (File Photo)

2 / 8 Chouksey wanted to create his own version of the monument of love. The house was designed at roughly one-third the size of the original Taj Mahal, while retaining several of its distinctive architectural features. The house was conceived as a gift for Chouksey's wife after 27 years of marriage. For him, however, it was meant to represent more than just his relationship with her; he also described it as a gift to the people of his town. (File Photo)

3 / 8 Creating the unusual home was not a quick project. Chouksey and his wife made several trips to Agra to study the Taj Mahal and understand its architectural details. They also used 3D images of the monument while working on their own design. (Image: Instagram/@mpfoodiekamlesh)

4 / 8 The house has four bedrooms, with two of the main bedrooms spread across separate floors. It also includes a library and a meditation room. (Image: Instagram/@madcap_alive)

5 / 8 The Taj Mahal inspiration continues inside the house. The interiors feature marble walls and floors, flower motifs, lattice-style windows, marble columns and a curving staircase. A gilded ceiling adds another elaborate touch to the drawing room. (Image: Instagram/@priyamsaraswat)

6 / 8 The unusual residence is located within Chouksey's sprawling 50-acre property, which also includes a hospital. Its distinctive appearance has made it a point of interest for people in the area. (Image: Instagram/@priyamsaraswat)

7 / 8 The original Taj Mahal in Agra was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The monument was built in the 17th century and remains one of India's most recognisable landmarks. For Chouksey, the house was intended to represent love that goes beyond social differences. In his words, it was a symbol of love "which goes beyond our social differences and the political noise." (Image: Instagram/@priyamsaraswat)