Multiple choice The Taj Mahal in India is recognized as a World Heritage Site. What was its purpose? The original home of Tamerlane A mosque a Hindu temple a mausoleum Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation The Taj Mahal was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, making it a grand mausoleum.