Question

Why was the Taj Mahal built?
A. It was symbolic of Hinduism's caste system.
B. It was a mausoleum for a ruler's wife.
C. It was a monument to Sati.
D. It was the founding place of Buddhism.

Answer 1

Answer:

b

Explanation:

It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal with construction starting in 1632 AD and completed in 1648 AD, with the mosque, the guest house and the main gateway on the south, the outer courtyard and its cloisters were added subsequently and completed in 1653 AD.

Answer 2

Answer:B

Explanation:The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife,Mumtaz Mahal,who died in childbirth while giving birth to their 14th child in 17th june 1631.The building was designated as a UNESCO World heritage site in 1983 for being the jewel of muslim art in india.