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What is the Taj Mahal?
What is the Taj Mahal?
- A black granite temple in Agra
- An ivory-white marble mausoleum (correct)
- A golden palace on the bank of river Yamuna
- A red sandstone fort in Agra
Who commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal?
Who commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal?
- Shah Jahan (correct)
- Babur
- Aurangzeb
- Akbar the Great
When was the construction of the Taj Mahal essentially completed?
When was the construction of the Taj Mahal essentially completed?
- 1631
- 1643 (correct)
- 1653
- 1628
How many artisans were employed in the construction of the Taj Mahal?
How many artisans were employed in the construction of the Taj Mahal?
Why was the Taj Mahal designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Why was the Taj Mahal designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
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