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1628-1658 - Mughal Empire - Shah Jahan
Who is traditionally identified as the principal architect of the Taj Mahal?
A. Ustad Ahmad Lahori
B. Ustad Mansur
C. Isa Khan
D. Bishandas
Correct Answer: A
Ustad Ahmad Lahori is traditionally credited as a leading architect of the Taj Mahal.
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1628-1658 - Mughal Empire - Shah Jahan
The principal marble used in the Taj Mahal came from:
A. Makrana
B. Jaipur
C. Kandahar
D. Multan
Correct Answer: A
White marble from Makrana in Rajasthan was extensively used.
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1628-1658 - Mughal Empire - Shah Jahan
The Taj Mahal stands beside the River:
A. Ganges
B. Yamuna
C. Ravi
D. Jhelum
Correct Answer: B
The mausoleum complex was built along the Yamuna River.
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1628-1658 - Mughal Empire - Shah Jahan
The Taj Mahal is located at:
A. Delhi
B. Agra
C. Lahore
D. Fatehpur Sikri
Correct Answer: B
The Taj Mahal stands on the bank of the Yamuna in Agra.
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1628-1658 - Mughal Empire - Shah Jahan
Construction of the Taj Mahal began around:
A. 1628
B. 1632
C. 1648
D. 1658
Correct Answer: B
Work on the Taj Mahal complex began around 1632.
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1628-1658 - Mughal Empire - Shah Jahan
The Taj Mahal was built as the tomb of:
A. Nur Jahan
B. Mumtaz Mahal
C. Jahanara Begum
D. Roshanara Begum
Correct Answer: B
Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for Mumtaz Mahal.
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1628-1658 - Mughal Empire - Shah Jahan
Mumtaz Mahal died while giving birth to:
A. Jahanara Begum
B. Gauhara Ara Begum
C. Roshanara Begum
D. Dara Shikoh
Correct Answer: B
She died during the birth of her fourteenth child, Gauhara Ara Begum.
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1628-1658 - Mughal Empire - Shah Jahan
Mumtaz Mahal died at:
A. Agra
B. Burhanpur
C. Delhi
D. Lahore
Correct Answer: B
She died at Burhanpur in the Deccan.
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1628-1658 - Mughal Empire - Shah Jahan
Mumtaz Mahal died in:
A. 1628
B. 1631
C. 1639
D. 1648
Correct Answer: B
Mumtaz Mahal died in 1631 while accompanying the emperor on campaign.
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1628-1658 - Mughal Empire - Shah Jahan
Shah Jahan married Arjumand Banu Begum in:
A. 1605
B. 1612
C. 1628
D. 1631
Correct Answer: B
Prince Khurram married Arjumand Banu Begum in 1612.
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1628-1658 - Mughal Empire - Shah Jahan
Mumtaz Mahal's original name was:
A. Mehr-un-Nissa
B. Arjumand Banu Begum
C. Jahanara Begum
D. Dilras Banu Begum
Correct Answer: B
Arjumand Banu Begum received the title Mumtaz Mahal.
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1628-1658 - Mughal Empire - Shah Jahan
Which rival prince was defeated and executed when Shah Jahan secured the throne?
A. Shahryar
B. Khusrau
C. Parvez
D. Muazzam
Correct Answer: A
Shahryar was among the principal rivals removed during the 1627-28 succession crisis.
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1628-1658 - Mughal Empire - Shah Jahan
Which noble strongly supported Shah Jahan during the succession struggle after Jahangir's death?
A. Asaf Khan
B. Mahabat Khan
C. Mir Jumla
D. Saadat Khan
Correct Answer: A
Asaf Khan, Shah Jahan's father-in-law, helped him secure the throne.
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1628-1658 - Mughal Empire - Shah Jahan
The title 'Shah Jahan' means:
A. King of the World
B. Light of the World
C. Conqueror of India
D. Defender of the Faith
Correct Answer: A
Shah Jahan is generally translated as King of the World.
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1628-1658 - Mughal Empire - Shah Jahan
Shah Jahan formally ascended the throne in:
A. 1627
B. 1628
C. 1631
D. 1636
Correct Answer: B
He secured the succession and was crowned in 1628.
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1628-1658 - Mughal Empire - Shah Jahan
Shah Jahan was the ____ Mughal emperor.
A. Fourth
B. Fifth
C. Sixth
D. Seventh
Correct Answer: B
He was the fifth ruler of the Mughal dynasty.
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1628-1658 - Mughal Empire - Shah Jahan
Who was Shah Jahan's mother?
A. Mariam-uz-Zamani
B. Jagat Gosain
C. Nur Jahan
D. Hamida Banu Begum
Correct Answer: B
Shah Jahan's mother was the Rajput princess Jagat Gosain.
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1628-1658 - Mughal Empire - Shah Jahan
Shah Jahan was the son of:
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Aurangzeb
D. Bahadur Shah I
Correct Answer: B
Prince Khurram was a son of Emperor Jahangir.
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1628-1658 - Mughal Empire - Shah Jahan
What was Shah Jahan's name before accession?
A. Salim
B. Khurram
C. Muazzam
D. Shahryar
Correct Answer: B
Shah Jahan was born Prince Khurram.
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1628-1658 - Mughal Empire - Shah Jahan
Shah Jahan ruled the Mughal Empire from:
A. 1605-1627
B. 1628-1658
C. 1658-1707
D. 1707-1712
Correct Answer: B
Shah Jahan ruled from 1628 until he was deposed by Aurangzeb in 1658.