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The technique of 'Double Dome' was used in the Taj Mahal to:
A. Increase the height while keeping the interior proportionate
B. Reduce the cost
C. Use less material
D. Improve ventilation
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The double dome consists of an inner shell for the interior aesthetics and an outer shell for external grandeur and height.
12782
The central pool in the Taj Mahal garden is called:
A. Hauz-i-Kausar
B. Al-Kawthar
C. Hauz-i-Shamsi
D. Anup Talao
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The raised marble water tank in the center is referred to as 'Al-Kawthar', named after the tank of abundance in Paradise.
12783
Which garden in Kashmir was laid out by Shah Jahan?
A. Nishat Bagh
B. Chashma Shahi
C. Shalimar Bagh
D. Verinag
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Shah Jahan established the Chashma Shahi (Royal Spring) garden in Srinagar in 1632. (Note: Shalimar Bagh Kashmir was built by Jahangir; Shah Jahan built Shalimar in Lahore).
12784
The 'Lahori Gate' is the main entrance to which monument?
A. Taj Mahal
B. Red Fort (Delhi)
C. Fatehpur Sikri
D. Agra Fort
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The Lahori Gate is the main entrance to the Red Fort in Delhi.
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Shah Jahan's reign is often referred to as the:
A. Silver Age of Mughal Architecture
B. Golden Age of Mughal Architecture
C. Bronze Age of Mughal Architecture
D. Decline of Mughal Architecture
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His reign is universally considered the Golden Age of Mughal architecture due to the quality and scale of construction.
12786
The architectural feature 'Chhatri' refers to:
A. Underground chambers
B. Domed kiosks on pillars
C. Water channels
D. Gateway arches
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Chhatris are elevated, dome-shaped pavilions used as decorative elements in Mughal architecture.
12787
The Koh-i-Noor diamond was once part of which object commissioned by Shah Jahan?
A. Taj Mahal Finial
B. Peacock Throne
C. Jama Masjid Dome
D. His Crown
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The Koh-i-Noor diamond was one of the many jewels that adorned the spectacular Peacock Throne.
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The tomb of Shah Jahan is located in:
A. Delhi
B. Lahore
C. Inside the Taj Mahal
D. Sikandra
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Shah Jahan was buried next to his wife Mumtaz Mahal inside the main chamber of the Taj Mahal.
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Which Persian architect designed the Red Fort (Delhi)?
A. Ustad Ahmad Lahori
B. Mir Karim
C. Ustad Isa
D. Bebadal Khan
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Ustad Ahmad Lahori, the architect of the Taj Mahal, also laid the foundations of the Red Fort.
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The 'Rang Mahal' (Palace of Colors) in the Red Fort was meant for:
A. The Emperor's office
B. The Royal Women (Harem)
C. The Soldiers
D. The Ministers
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Rang Mahal was the residence of the Sultan's wives and mistresses.
