Shah Jahan’s patronage of building including the Taj Mahal and his new capital in Delhi (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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In which year did Mumtaz Mahal die?
In which year did Mumtaz Mahal die?
1631
How many of Shah Jahan's children did Mumtaz Mahal have?
How many of Shah Jahan's children did Mumtaz Mahal have?
14 of 16 children
What nickname did the Taj Mahal gain due to its mosaic of precious stones?
What nickname did the Taj Mahal gain due to its mosaic of precious stones?
A Dream in Marble
Who was the main architect of the Taj Mahal?
Who was the main architect of the Taj Mahal?
Ustad-Ahmad Lahori
In which year was the construction of the Taj Mahal completed?
In which year was the construction of the Taj Mahal completed?
1648
What are the four slimmer towers at the corners of the Taj Mahal called?
What are the four slimmer towers at the corners of the Taj Mahal called?
Minarets
What texts are inscribed on the tall doorways of the Taj Mahal?
What texts are inscribed on the tall doorways of the Taj Mahal?
Texts from the Quran
In which year did Shah Jahan transfer the capital from Agra to Delhi?
In which year did Shah Jahan transfer the capital from Agra to Delhi?
1638
How did Shah Jahan finance his architectural buildings?
How did Shah Jahan finance his architectural buildings?
Increased existing & created new taxes
What materials was the Peacock throne made of?
What materials was the Peacock throne made of?
Jewels, precious metals & stones