Question

Why did the ruler Shah Jahan have the building above constructed

a.
to serve as a mausoleum for his wife
b.
to make his people worship more
c.
to serve as a thank you present for his wife
d.
to serve as a monument to his gods

Answer 1

A.to serve as a mausoleum for his wife.

Answer 2

Option: A. To serve as a mausoleum for his wife.

Step-by-step explanation:

Shah Jahan of the Mughal Empire built Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. After the death of Mumtaz Mahal in 1631, he ordered to build a building across the Yamuna River from his royal palace at Agra. The construction of Taj Mahal began around 1632 and continued till two decades. Workers from India, Europe and the Ottoman Empire were brought to build this magnificent structure. The mausoleum was built using white marble along with semi-precious stone like jade, lapis lazuli, crystal, amethyst and turquoise.