India’s monument of love- How well do you know it?

This is a contribution post by Anuradha Sowmyanarayanan

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The Taj Mahal is known as a monument of love and a grieving emperor’s ode to his beloved deceased queen. Every Indian takes pride in the breathtaking beauty of this architecture and the love story that inspired it. On Valentine’s day let’s take a quiz to find out how much we know about this monument of love of our own country India.

1. What is the name of the Mausoleum complex built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century?

1. Jal Mahal
2. Taj Mahal
3. Raaj Mahal
4. Hawa Mahal

2. Who is the architect of the monument which was initially named as ‘Roza-e-Munavvara?

1. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan 
2. Ustad Allah Raka Khan
3. Ustad Ahmad Lahouri
4. Ustad Bismillah khan

3. Because of which element the Roza –e Munavvara is white in colour?

1. Stones
2. Cement
3. Paint
4. Makrana marbles

4. Identify  the name of the wife of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for whom he built the famous Mausoleum

1. Hasina Begum
2. Arjumand Banu Begum
3. Qudsia Begum
4. Muti begum

5. Where is the Mausoleum that Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built for his wife exactly located?

1. On the river Gumti
2. On the left bank of the river Yamuna
3. On the bank of the river Ganga
4. On the right bank of the river Yamuna

6. In which year was “The jewel of Muslim art in India” designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site ?

1. 1983
2. 1980
3. 1984
4. 1981

7. In the year 2007, upon a new initiative (2000-2007), the mausoleum built by Shah Jahan became the winner of…

1. New Architectural beauty
2. New 7 wonders of the world
3. New 7 great tombs
4. New Mosque buildings

8. Why Shah Jahan chose the place that he did to build the Mausoleum?

1. As it could be seen from his palace in the Agra Fort
2. As his wife died at this place
3. As his wife wanted it to be built here
4. As the place was sufficient to build the Mausoleum

9. “Did you ever built a castle in the air? Here is one brought down to earth and fixed for the wonder of Ages.” Identify who said these words about the Taj Mahal

1. German Philosopher Keyserling
2. British Painter Hodges
3. Bayard Taylor, American Novelist
4. British photographer Samuel Bourne

10. Why is the Mausoleum in Agra called as a monument of love?

1. Because it was built on Valentine’s Day
2. Because it is built for lovers
3. Because it showcases the photographs of great lovers
4.   Because it symbolises the eternal love of Shah Jahan for his deceased wife

Time to check your answers!

1. two
2. three
3. four
4. two
5. four
6. one
7. two
8. one
9. three
10. four

How many did you get right? Tag us on socials with your answers and let’s celebrate one of the seven wonders, the monument of love on a day of love!

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Anuradha Sowmyanarayanan is a tutor, blogger, poet, book reviewer and passionate reader. Her interest in reading and writing paved the way for her blog in 2016. Book Food Language is an amalgamation of the three elements.

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