Multiple choice general knowledge history Shah Jahan Built Taj Mahal in Rememberence of Mumtaz.. Where is she from.. Afganistan Turkey Princess of Persia( IRan) IRaq Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Mumtaz Mahal, for whom the Taj Mahal was built, was Persian (from modern-day Iran). She was born in Agra to a Persian noble family. Options A, B, and D are incorrect countries.