Multiple choice general knowledge history Everyone knows 'The Taj Mahal'. It was built by the Emperor Shah Jahan, but for whom? Jahani Mahal  Farida Mahal  Mumtaz Mahal  Toba Begum Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The Taj Mahal was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is widely considered one of the most beautiful examples of Mughal architecture.