Whispers of the Taj: The Story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz

Quiz: Taj Mahal

1. Who built the Taj Mahal?
   a) Akbar
   b) Shah Jahan
   c) Aurangzeb
   d) Jahangir
   Answer: b) Shah Jahan

2. In which city is the Taj Mahal located?
   a) Delhi
   b) Jaipur
   c) Agra
   d) Varanasi
   Answer: c) Agra

3. What material is the Taj Mahal primarily made of?
   a) Red sandstone
   b) White marble
   c) Granite
   d) Limestone
   Answer: b) White marble

4. What does the Taj Mahal symbolize?
   a) Victory
   b) Wealth
   c) Eternal love and loss
   d) Power
   Answer: c) Eternal love and loss

5. What architectural styles are blended in the Taj Mahal?
   a) Gothic and Romanesque
   b) Islamic, Persian, and Indian
   c) Baroque and Renaissance
   d) Art Deco and Modernist
   Answer: b) Islamic, Persian, and Indian

6. For whom was the Taj Mahal built?
   a) Noor Jahan
   b) Mumtaz Mahal
   c) Jodha Bai
   d) Rani Padmini
   Answer: b) Mumtaz Mahal

7. How many minarets surround the main tomb?
   a) Two
   b) Three
   c) Four
   d) Five
   Answer: c) Four

8. What color does the Taj Mahal appear in the morning?
   a) Blue
   b) White
   c) Pink
   d) Gold
   Answer: c) Pink

9. Which river flows near the Taj Mahal?
   a) Ganga
   b) Yamuna
   c) Godavari
   d) Saraswati
   Answer: b) Yamuna

10. How many workers were involved in constructing the Taj Mahal?
    a) Over 1,000
    b) Over 5,000
    c) Over 10,000
    d) Over 20,000
    Answer: d) Over 20,000