Multiple choice

Which one of the following tombs is called the second Taj Mahal?

  1. Tomb of Anarkali

  2. Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daula

  3. Tomb of Rabia - ud - Daurani

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daula in Agra is called the 'Baby Taj' or 'second Taj Mahal' because it pioneered the pietra dura (marble inlay) technique later perfected in the Taj Mahal. Built by Nur Jahan for her father, it's a Mughal masterpiece from 1622-28 CE.