The 'Taj Mahal' was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The chief architect was? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Taj Mahal' was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The chief architect was?
A. Ustad Ahmad Lahauri
B. Ustad Isa
C. Mukarramat Khan
D. Abdul Hamid Lahori
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Ustad Ahmad Lahauri is generally credited as the chief architect of the Taj Mahal, with a board of architects working on the project.
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