Indian Man Claims Inheritance Rights to Taj Mahal in Shocking Legal Move

The Bizarre Case of the Self-Proclaimed Mughal Heir Taj Mahal

In a startling development that has captured national attention, an Indian citizen from Hyderabad has filed legal claims asserting his hereditary rights over the iconic Taj Mahal. Shahzada Yaqub Habibuddin Tucy, who frequently dresses in Mughal-era attire, claims direct descent from the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar and maintains he is the monument’s legitimate heir.

DNA Evidence and Royal Challenges

The claimant has reportedly submitted DNA test results to a Hyderabad court to substantiate his ancestry Taj Mahal claims. This isn’t his first controversial move in 2019, Tucy publicly challenged Dia Kumari of Jaipur’s royal family to produce documentation proving her family’s connection to the monument, stating: “If you have any official papers about Shah Jahan’s memorial to Mumtaz Mahal, present them. If there’s even a drop of Rajput blood in you, show those documents.”

The Historical Context Behind the Claim

The Taj Mahal’s ownership has always been vested with the Indian government since independence, though Tucy argues:

• The monument was never legally transferred from Mughal descendants
• His lineage allegedly traces back through Bahadur Shah Zafar’s exiled family
• Previous similar claims have been dismissed by Indian court