Multiple choice general knowledge history In whose memory was the Taj Mahal built? Shah Jahan Mumtaz Mahal Anarkali Noor Jehan Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. It is a mausoleum that houses her tomb and stands as a symbol of eternal love.