Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Medieval History

Question:

Who was the architect of Taj Mahal?

Options:

Ustad Ahmad Bengali

Ustad Taj Hussain

Ustad Khalil

Ustad Ahmad Lahori

Correct Answer:

Ustad Ahmad Lahori

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4- Ustad Ahmad Lahori

The architect of the Taj Mahal is Ustad Ahmad Lahori.
He was a court architect of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, and he is also credited with the design of the Red Fort in Delhi.

Ustad Ahmad Lahori was born in Lahore, Pakistan, in the early 17th century. He was a skilled architect and engineer, and he was known for his use of white marble and intricate carvings.

The Taj Mahal was built as a mausoleum for Shah Jahan's third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Construction began in 1632 and was completed in 1648. The mausoleum is considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ustad Ahmad Lahori died in 1649, shortly after the completion of the Taj Mahal. He is considered to be one of the greatest Mughal architects of all time.