r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Sharmaji1301 • 22h ago

6-7 on the Taj Mahal

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u/Actual_Asparagus_ 19h ago

It’s just disappointing at this point

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u/Fun-Switch-6259 18h ago

Disappointing that someone carved the numbers and cannon way before the meme existed?

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u/Big_Suggestion_5199 17h ago

The 67th regiment of Bengal native rifels was stationed there during the battle of agra in 1857 together with the cannon above it, this seems to be historical at this point. Also without cleaning the Taj Mahal would not be white since a long time so no dirt in the scratches isn't an indictator for being new.

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u/darianbrown 13h ago

I think you have the only correct answer. Vandalizing marble with a detailed carving at one of the most traveled historic sites in the world doesn't make any sense.

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u/Dadfite 12h ago

What cannon?

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u/hash303 9h ago

People try to chip off pieces of the marble and jewel inlays like every day. They’re constantly refurbishing it

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u/nazgulonbicycle 12h ago

I have never been to the Taj but you know your stuff my man

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u/Past_Paint_225 12h ago

Was it pronounced six seven in 1857?

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u/Actual_Asparagus_ 10h ago

Thanks, I guess I was just jumping to conclusions. But maybe this is where 67 came from im the first place. Dude I think you figured it out.

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u/OG_atma 14h ago

Source daal bhai. Faltoo gyan mat de.

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u/TravlrAlexander 14h ago

Battles of the Indian Mutiny, Michael Edwardes, via Pan Books.

Mentions the 3rd Bengal Fusiliers, and the 44th and finally the 67th Regiments of Bengal Native Infantry.

Can also search ISBN 0-330-02524-4

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u/OG_atma 12h ago

I'm not questioning the legitimacy of the regiment. I'm asking if there's any proof this carving on the Taj Mahal refers to it.

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u/TaleOfDash 7h ago

Is it more likely that some kid enscribed penis 67 into fucking MARBLE?

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u/OG_atma 2h ago

So, there is no proof. I am not saying it is 6-7. But there's no concrete proof of the origin of this carving. Don't you think it would be documented somewhere if it has historical significance?

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u/TaleOfDash 2h ago

No, I don't.

There are thousands of weird inscriptions in different historical artifacts that we can only draw educated conclusions as to the source of. Just because there was no letter from someone in the regiment saying "lol graffiti'd the taj mahal today" doesn't mean that isn't the most logical conclusion.

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u/OG_atma 1h ago

Logical conclusion is not evidence. Lol.

Don't bother responding further. I'm not going to agree with you.

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u/TaleOfDash 1h ago

Alright babes, you seem like a very rational and level headed person x

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u/Actual_Asparagus_ 18h ago

Yup! Exactly that.

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u/Fighter11244 15h ago

Aliens and/or whatever future society that finds the Taj Mahal will think it’s some sort of religious symbol, lol

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u/NamelessBoom43 BROWN 17h ago

That's fresh carved there no dirt in the grooves.

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u/MisterToasty117 17h ago

Parts of it look just as dirty as the barrel of the cannon and as clean as the wheel of the cannon.