The historic Humayun's Tomb complex in Delhi, widely recognized as an early precursor to the Taj Mahal style, was commissioned by which royal family member? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The historic Humayun's Tomb complex in Delhi, widely recognized as an early precursor to the Taj Mahal style, was commissioned by which royal family member?
A. Nur Jahan
B. Gulbadan Begum
C. Maham Begum
D. Hamida Banu Begum (Haji Begum)
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Humayun's Tomb was commissioned by his chief consort Empress Bega Begum (also called Haji Begum) beginning in 1565 AD, and designed by Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas.
Explanation:
The Kailasanathar Temple is the oldest structural temple in Kanchipuram, built in the late 7th and early 8th centuries by the Pallava king Narasimhavarman II.
Explanation:
Bibi Ka Maqbara in Aurangabad was commissioned by Aurangzeb's son, Prince Azam Shah, in memory of his mother, Dilras Banu Begum (Posthumously Rabia-ud-Daurani).
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