Which Mughal monument was built by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the memory of his wife, Dilras Banu Begum?
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SSC MTS 18th July 2022 Shift-2
Taj Mahal
Incorrect AnswerBibi Ka Maqbara
Correct AnswerRani Ki Vav
Incorrect AnswerBibi Tomb
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: Taj Mahal
- Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It's not associated with Aurangzeb.
- Option 2: Bibi Ka Maqbara
- Built by Aurangzeb's son, Azam Shah, in memory of his mother, Dilras Banu Begum. Often compared to the Taj Mahal due to its design.
- Option 3: Rani Ki Vav
- An intricately constructed stepwell located in Gujarat, India, not a Mughal monument. Built by Rani Udayamati in memory of her husband, King Bhimdev I.
- Option 4: Bibi Tomb
- There’s no widely recognized monument by this name associated with Aurangzeb.
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