Taj Mahal Quiz

In what year did Mumtaz Mahal give birth to her 14th child?

• 1631

• 1643

• 1666

• 1628

Who was Mumtaz Mahal's husband?

• Aurangzeb

• Babur

• Shah Jahan

• Jahangir

What inspired Shah Jahan to build the Taj Mahal?

• His mother's passing

• A victory in battle

• Mumtaz Mahal's death

• His coronation

Where was the Taj Mahal built?

• Lahore

• Delhi

• Agra

• Jaipur

Which river is located near the Taj Mahal?

• Ganges

• Yamuna

• Saraswati

• Godavari

How many minarets surround the central mausoleum?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What material primarily covers the main mausoleum?

• Red sandstone

• Granite

• White marble

• Limestone

What Italian technique was used in the Taj Mahal's floral designs?

• Fresco

• Pietra dura

• Mosaic

• Intarsia

Which architectural styles influenced the Taj Mahal?

• Gothic and Baroque

• Persian, Islamic, Indian, and European

• Romanesque and Greek

• Modern and Art Deco

What type of garden was built in front of the mausoleum?

• Japanese garden

• Mughal garden

• Persian garden

• Italian garden