The famous Bibi ka Maqbara in Aurangabad was built by whom?

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

Bibi Ka Maqbara was commissioned by Azam Shah, the son of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
It was built between 1668 and 1669 in memory of his mother, Dilras Banu Begum.
The monument is located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, and is famously known as the 'Taj of the Deccan' due to its architectural similarity to the Taj Mahal.

Option A: Jahangir was the fourth Mughal emperor and ruled before Bibi Ka Maqbara was constructed. He is associated with building the Tomb of Jahangir in Lahore and the Shalimar Bagh in Kashmir.
Option B: Nur Jahan, the wife of Emperor Jahangir, commissioned the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah in Agra for her father. She was not involved in the construction of Bibi Ka Maqbara.
Option D: Shah Jahan is famous for building the Taj Mahal in Agra for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Bibi Ka Maqbara was built by his grandson, Azam Shah.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Mughal Architecture and Patrons as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This is a general knowledge question. A broad awareness of history, culture, and geography is part of the syllabus for many nursing entrance exams.
Having general knowledge helps in building rapport with colleagues and patients from diverse backgrounds.
What if the question was about the founder of a famous hospital, like AIIMS? The reasoning process is similar: recall the key figure associated with the institution's founding.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key elements in the question: the monument 'Bibi ka Maqbara' and the action 'built by'.
Access your knowledge of Indian history, specifically the Mughal period and its major architectural contributions.
Evaluate each option. Shah Jahan is famously linked to the Taj Mahal, which looks similar but is a different monument.
Eliminate Nur Jahan, who is associated with the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah, and Jahangir, who belongs to an earlier period.
Recall that Bibi Ka Maqbara is known as a replica of the Taj Mahal and was built by Aurangzeb's son, Azam Shah, for his mother. This confirms Azam Shah as the correct answer.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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