The exquisite tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah at Agra, widely considered a structural precursor to the Taj Mahal for its pure white marble and heavy inlay, was built by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The exquisite tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah at Agra, widely considered a structural precursor to the Taj Mahal for its pure white marble and heavy inlay, was built by:
A. Nur Jahan
B. Mumtaz Mahal
C. Jahanara Begum
D. Mariam-uz-Zamani
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Empress Nur Jahan commissioned the tomb for her father, Mirza Ghiyas Beg (who held the title Itimad-ud-Daulah), between 1622 and 1628.
Explanation:
Kankut (derived from 'Kan' meaning grain and 'Kut' meaning estimate) was an old land revenue method where officers inspected standing crops to estimate their yield and calculate taxes before harvest.
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