HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
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Who did the Mughal Emperor in India build the Taj Mahal for?
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His son
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His wife
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His mother
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His daughter
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It was built as a religious shrine
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Shah Jahan had the Taj Mahal built as a tomb for her, which is considered to be a monument of undying love.
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