SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 34

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2022 - 14 March 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q34

The Bibi Ka Maqbara, the burial place of Aurangzeb’s wife, Rabia-ud-Durrani near Aurangabad city is an imitation of which of the following monuments?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Taj Mahal at Agra.

Bibi Ka Maqbara was built by Aurangzeb’s son, Azam Shah, in memory of his mother, Rabia-ud-Durrani. The monument closely resembles the Taj Mahal in its structure and design, earning it the title “Taj of the Deccan”. It is a fine example of Mughal architecture, though built with less expensive materials.