History KBC Quiz & KBC Questions, Multiple Choice Questions and Answers
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Question: Everyone knows 'The Taj Mahal'. It was built by the Emperor Shah Jahan, but for whom?
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Correct Answer Mumtaz was Shah Jahan's favourite wife. After her death, Shah jahan wanted to immortalize her. So he ordered the construction of the grandest tomb. Marble was brought from all over India, especially from Rajasthan. It took about twenty one years and around twenty thousand workers to contruct this world wonder. A special kind of marble was used, which reflects different colours at different times of the day. The inside was studded with precious stones. After this the emperor was planning a tomb in marble for himself. However he was dethroned by his son, Aurangzeb.
Question: Which Muslim saint lived in the place where Fatehpur Sikri was built?
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Correct Answer The childless Mughal emperor, Akbar travelled to meet this saint and seek his blessings. Soon after that, he had a son. So, in honour of the great saint, he built an imperial city there - Fatehpur Sikri. Even today, childless Muslim women travel to the tomb of the saint in Fatehpur Sikri, to seek his blessings.