Taj Mahal: Architectural Wonder

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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?

  • Shah Jahan (correct)
  • Babur
  • Aurangzeb
  • Akbar the Great

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?

<p>20,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Taj Mahal designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

<p>For being the jewel of Muslim art in India and a universally admired masterpiece (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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