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question 66

Multiple Choice

Questions refer to the image below. The Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built by Shah Jahan for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, c. 1630.
Designed by a Parsi (Indian of Persian origin) architect.
-Which of the following was a major reason that the Mughals created buildings such as the Taj Mahal?

• A) Rulers created monumental places of worship to demonstrate that they were pious men.
• B) Rulers needed to employ as many craftsmen as possible in order to prevent rebellions.
• C) Rulers used architecture to compete with other rulers for the people's reverence.
• D) Rulers used art and monumental architecture to legitimize their rule.

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