alleryHow long did the construction of the Taj Mahal take?
A12 years
B17 years
C22 years
D32 years
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 22 years
1. The Taj Mahal required 22,000 laborers and 1,000 elephants.
2. Its construction took 22 years.
3. The other durations are not stated.
_Source: Wikipedia, Mughal architecture, section Taj Mahal_
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