Multiple choice general knowledge 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 built by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth in 1631. The monument's name itself is derived from her name Mumtaz Mahal, meaning 'Jewel of the Palace'.