Question

Select the statements that are true regarding Taj Mahal:

• A. It was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal.
• B. It took 22 years for the construction to be completed.
• C. It is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna.
• D. It is made up of black marble.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

It is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna.

The Taj Mahal is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna in Agra. It was built in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal, wife of the Mughal emperor Shahjahan. The construction began in 1631 AD after her death and was completed in 1653 AD. It took 22 years for its completion. The entire monument has been constructed using white marble.