Taj Mahal: History and Architecture

What architectural style is the Taj Mahal a famous example of?

What material is primarily used for the Taj Mahal's exterior?

Who commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal?

• Akbar

• Humayun

• Shah Jahan

• Aurangzeb

The Taj Mahal was built to commemorate the death of which person?

(a)  

• Shah Jahan's mother

• Mumtaz Mahal
• Ustad Ahmed Lahori

• Rabindranath Tagore

Who was the chief architect responsible for the construction of the Taj Mahal?

(a)  

• Shah Jahan

• Rabindranath Tagore

• Ustad Ahmed Lahori
• Mumtaz Mahal

From which regions did workers come to construct the Taj Mahal?

• India, China, and Egypt

• India, Persia, Ottoman Empire, and Europe

• India, Africa, and South America

• India, Greece, and Rome

Approximately how many years did it take to construct the Taj Mahal?

Besides architects and laborers, what other specialists were employed for the Taj Mahal's construction, particularly for its surrounding features?

(a)  

• Sculptors

• Painters

• Horticulturists
• Musicians

What is a common myth about Shah Jahan's actions after the Taj Mahal's completion, which the video debunks?

(a)  

• He built a black Taj Mahal across the river

• He imprisoned all the workers

• He cut off the hands and gouged the eyes of the ar
• He ordered the destruction of all other monuments

What architectural feature of the Taj Mahal's minarets was designed to protect the main tomb during an earthquake?

• They are built with flexible joints

• They are made of lightweight materials

• They lean slightly outward

• They are reinforced with steel beams