<P> A theory that the Taj Mahal was designed by an Italian, Geronimo Vereneo, held sway for a brief period after it was first promoted by Henry George Keene in 1879 who went by a translation of a Spanish work Itinerario, (The Travels of Fray Sebastian Manrique, 1629 - 1643). Another theory that a Frenchman, Austin of Bordeaux designed the Taj was promoted by William Henry Sleeman based on the work of Jean - Baptiste Tavernier . These idea were revived by Father Hosten and discussed again by E.B. Havell and served as the basis for subsequent theories and controversies . </P> <Ul> <Li> Taj Mahal </Li> <Li> <P> Eastern view in the morning </P> </Li> <Li> <P> Western view at sunset </P> </Li> <Li> <P> Taj Mahal through the fog </P> </Li> <Li> A panoramic view looking 360 degrees around the Taj Mahal in 2005 </Li> </Ul> <Li> <P> Eastern view in the morning </P> </Li> <P> Eastern view in the morning </P>

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