48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008
Who among the following has constructed a mausoleum for her emperor husband ? <!-- layout: qpni, jiyw -->
aShah Begum
bHaji Begum✓ Correct
cMumtaz Mahal Begum
dNur-un-Nissa Begum
Explanation
Haji Begum had the mausoleum (tomb) of her husband Humayun built in Delhi during 1565–72 A.D. The plan of this mausoleum was prepared by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas (an Iranian architect). This mausoleum is mainly built of red sandstone and white marble. A Charbagh-style garden was laid out for this mausoleum. <!-- layout: whrt, ayoz, otim --> ## Page 44
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