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1.
Past Paper MCQ
When was the Shalimar Garden established?
Correct Answer: B. 1642
One-liner
The Shalimar Garden in Lahore was established in 1642 during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
2.
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Where is Shah Jahan's tomb located?
Correct Answer: B. Agra
One-liner
Shah Jahan's tomb is located in Agra, within the Taj Mahal complex alongside his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
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Who Mughal emperor built Shalimar garden?
Correct Answer: C. Shah Jahan
One-liner
The Shalimar Garden in Lahore was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1641-42.
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Past Paper MCQ
Prince Dara Shikoh, son of Emperor Shahjahan, was a disciple of
Correct Answer: A. Mian Mir
One-liner
Prince Dara Shikoh was a disciple of the renowned Qadiri Sufi saint Mian Mir.
5.
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Taj Mahal was built by ?
Correct Answer: B. Shah Jahan
One-liner
Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor.
6.
Past Paper MCQ
Where was Shah Jehan imprisoned for eight years?
Correct Answer: B. Agra Fort
One-liner
Shah Jehan was imprisoned for eight years at Agra Fort by his son Aurangzeb.
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For how many years did Shah Jahan spend his life in the jail of Agra Fort?
Correct Answer: B. Eight years
One-liner
Shah Jahan spent the last eight years of his life imprisoned in Agra Fort by his son Aurangzeb.
8.
Past Paper MCQ
How many years did it take to complete the construction of the Taj Mahal?
Correct Answer: C. 22 years
One-liner
The construction of the Taj Mahal took 22 years to complete, from 1632 to 1653 AD.
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Past Paper MCQ
Who built the Taj Mahal to immortalize his wife Mumtaz?
Correct Answer: C. Shah Jahan
One-liner
The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan to immortalize his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
10.
Past Paper MCQ
Where is the Taj Mahal located?
Correct Answer: D. Agra
One-liner
The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, India, on the banks of the Yamuna River.

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