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  1. Which of the undermentioned facts about Taj Mahal in not correct?
    1. It is a magnificent mausoleum
    2. It was built by Shah Jahan
    3. It is situated outside Agra Fort
    4. The names of artisans who built it are engraved on it?
Correct Option: D

The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal (also “the Taj”) is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Indian and Persian architectural styles. Building began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, and employed thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision including Abd ul-Karim Ma’mur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Lahauri is generally considered to be the principal designer.



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