Medieval History PYQ 84 of 123 · Mughal Emperors · Jahangir

Itimad-ud-Daulah’s tomb at Agra was built by

  1. AAkbar
  2. BJahangir
  3. CNur Jahan
  4. DShah Jahan

48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008

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Correct answer: (c) Nur Jahan

Explanation

The tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah was built by Nur Jahan between 1622-28 A.D., after the death of her father. It is a highly ornate building situated on the bank of the Yamuna River in Agra. This quadrangular tomb is the first Mughal-period tomb in which marble was used on a large scale, and for decoration, the pietra dura technique was used—probably for the first time in Islamic buildings.

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