Multiple choice Who built the Taj Mahal? Qutubuddin Aibak Aurangzeb Akbar Shah Jahan Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1632 and 1653 as a mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Qutubuddin Aibak and Akbar were earlier Mughal rulers, while Aurangzeb was Shah Jahan's son who came later.