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Shah Jahan built the 'Wazir Khan Mosque' in which city?
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The Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore was commissioned during Shah Jahan's reign (by his physician Wazir Khan) and is famous for its tile work.
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The four minarets of the Taj Mahal are slightly tilted outwards to:
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They tilt outward so that if they collapse during an earthquake, they fall away from the main mausoleum rather than on it.
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What is the 'Finial' of the Taj Mahal dome made of today?
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The original finial was gold, but it was replaced by a bronze (gilded copper) copy in the 19th century.
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The height of the Taj Mahal is approximately:
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The height of the Taj Mahal is approximately 73 meters (240 feet).
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Which of the following is NOT a building built by Shah Jahan?
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Buland Darwaza was built by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.
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The 'Naulakha Pavilion' in Lahore Fort was built by:
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Shah Jahan built the Naulakha Pavilion, named so because it reportedly cost nine lakh rupees to build.
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Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb in which building?
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Shah Jahan spent his last 8 years imprisoned in the Musamman Burj of Agra Fort, gazing at the Taj Mahal.
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The central chamber of the Taj Mahal is in which shape?
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The central chamber is an octagon (eight-sided), allowing for entries on all sides.
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Which city is home to the 'Chini Ka Rauza', built during Shah Jahan's time?
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Chini Ka Rauza, the tomb of scholar Afzal Khan, is located in Agra and is famous for its glazed tile work.
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Who was the European traveler who described the Peacock Throne in detail?
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The French jeweler and traveler Jean-Baptiste Tavernier visited Shah Jahan's court and provided a detailed description of the Peacock Throne.
