The 'Mughal' emperor who constructed the 'Taj Mahal' was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Mughal' emperor who constructed the 'Taj Mahal' was:
A. Shah Jahan
B. Aurangzeb
C. Jahangir
D. Akbar
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal.

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Practice More Medieval History of India Questions

Question #1
Who founded the city of Agra?
A. Babur
B. Sikandar Lodi
C. Akbar
D. Ibrahim Lodi

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Sikandar Lodi, the second ruler of the Lodi dynasty, founded the city of Agra in 1504 and made it his capital.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India
Question #2
The 'Mughal' emperor who introduced the 'Zabt' system was:
A. Shah Jahan
B. Sher Shah
C. Akbar
D. Aurangzeb

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Akbar introduced Zabt.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India
Question #3
The specific central tax department called 'Diwan-i-Mustakhraj', created to track and collect unpaid revenue balances from corrupt officials, was established by:
A. Iltutmish
B. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
C. Ghiyasuddin Balban
D. Alauddin Khalji

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Alauddin Khalji set up the 'Diwan-i-Mustakhraj' to eliminate corruption among rural revenue collectors (like Khots and Muqaddams) and recover every outstanding tax balance.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India