Multiple choice general knowledge history Taj Mahal was built in the memory of shah jahan's which wife? First wife Second wife Third wife Fifth wife Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal (born Arjumand Banu Begum). She died in 1631 during childbirth. This is factually correct.