Question

asian art: india, nepal, and tibet
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why did the ruler shah jahan have the building above constructed?
a. to serve as a mausoleum for his wife
b. to make his people worship more
c. to serve as a thank you present for his wife
d. to serve as a monument to his gods

Explanation:

Identify the building in the image

The image shows the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, which is a famous white marble monument built during the Mughal Empire.

Determine the purpose of construction

The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal in 1632 to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It serves primarily as a grand mausoleum.

Match with the given options

Option (a) states "to serve as a mausoleum for his wife," which directly matches the historical purpose of the Taj Mahal.

Answer:

• (a) to serve as a mausoleum for his wife (Correct answer)
• (b) to make his people worship more
• (c) to serve as a thank you present for his wife
• (d) to serve as a monument to his gods