Which Mughal ruler built the Taj Mahal?
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Correct answer: Shah Jahan
Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal at Agra as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631. The complex became a major expression of Mughal architecture, using a symmetrical plan, a large dome and refined decoration. Akbar, Babur and Humayun ruled earlier and were not its builder.
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Shah Jahan
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Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal at Agra as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631. The complex became a major expression of Mughal architecture, using a symmetrical plan, a large dome and refined decoration. Akbar, Babur and Humayun ruled earlier and were not its builder.
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This is a Class 11 History question. Chapter: Changing Cultural Traditions. Topic: Art, architecture and literature.
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