Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Taj Mahal, is a blend of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles.
2.The chief architect of Taj Mahal was Ustad Ahmad Lahawri.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The Taj Mahal, is the epitome of Mughal architecture, a blend of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles.

  • It was built by the Shah Jahan to immortalize his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
  • Mumtaz Mahal died in childbirth in 1631, after having been the emperor’s inseparable companion since their marriage in 1612.
  • The plans for the complex have been attributed to various architects of the period, though the chief architect was Ustad Ahmad Lahawri, an Indian of Persian descent.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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