The correct answer is: A. Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned 1628â1658) to house the tomb of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall.
The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage”. The tomb is the most popular tourist destination in India, attracting about 7â8 million visitors a year.
The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, and is widely recognized as “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage”.
The other options are incorrect because:
- B. Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur, India. It is also known as the Palace of the Winds. The Hawa Mahal is a five-story structure with 953 small windows, which allowed women of the royal zenana (harem) to observe street life without being seen.
- C. Hurnayurr’s Tomb is a tomb located in the town of Hurnayurr, Tamil Nadu, India. The tomb was built in the 17th century by the Nayak rulers of Madurai.
- D. Mahabodhi Temple Complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India. The complex contains a number of Buddhist temples and monasteries, including the Mahabodhi Temple, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.