WH2.5B Taj Mahal: The Most Beautiful Building

What prompted Emperor Shah Jahan to commission the construction of the Taj Mahal?

• His beloved wife's death during childbirth

• A desire to showcase his immense wealth

• To commemorate a significant peace treaty

• Following a religious decree from a holy man

Which architectural styles were seamlessly blended in the design of the Taj Mahal complex?

• Persian, Islamic, Indian, and European styles

• Chinese, Japanese, and Korean architectural traditions

• Roman, Greek, and Egyptian influences

• African, South American, and Oceanic designs

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What materials were primarily used for the structures of the Taj Mahal complex, and what did the white marble of the central mausoleum symbolize?

• Wood and clay, symbolizing humility

• Brick and red sandstone with white marble, symbolizing spiritual purity

• Gold and silver, symbolizing wealth and prosperity

• Glass and steel, symbolizing modernity and innovation

How was the garden in front of the mausoleum designed, and what did its flora reflect?

• It was a wild, untamed garden reflecting local flora.

• It was split into four parts in Persian style, reflecting nomadic Central Asian heritage.

• It was a formal European-style garden reflecting imperial power.

• It was a desert landscape reflecting the arid climate.

What happened to Shah Jahan in his final years, and where was he eventually buried?

• He continued to rule from Agra and was buried in a separate tomb.

• He was exiled to a distant land and was buried there.

• He lived under house arrest in Agra Fort and was buried next to Mumtaz Mahal.

• He abdicated and became a monk, buried in a monastery.