Each side of the Taj tomb, and its height to the pinnacle, measures:
A210 feet
B186 feet
C132 feet
D234 feet
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 186 feet
1. The tomb is a square with chamfered corners.
2. All sides and both elevations are 186 feet.
3. A double dome creates the interior void.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 An Introduction to Indian Art, Chapter 8, Some Aspects of Indo-Islamic Architecture._
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