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Muntaz Mahal died in
A.1629
B.1630
C.1631
D.1632

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Hint:We know about Mughal Empire. It was founded by Babur after defeating Lodi in the Battle of Panipat. Mumtaz Mahal was the Empress consort of Shah Jahan.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan was the fifth ruler of Mughal Empire . He succeeded his father Jahangir who had four sons. After Jahangir, rivals between four sons occurred and Shah Jahan was the winning son. He killed all the rivals. His period is regarded as the Golden Age of Mughals. He had four sons. His treasury had the important jewels like Kohinoor diamond and Peacock Throne. The Kohinoor diamond was taken by the British before the Independence of India. He controlled a large land in the Indian subcontinent. He was married to Mumtaz Mahal. Mumtaz Mahal was married to Shah Jahan at the age of 19 on 13,April,1612 . Mumtaz Mahal's original name was Arjumand Banu Begum. She was born on 27 April, 1593 in Agra, to a family of Persian nobility. She was the daughter of Abul Hasan, a wealthy, noble, rich man who had high office in the Mughal Empire. He was the niece of Empress Nur Jahan, the chief wife of Emperor Jahangir. Mumtaz Mahal died after giving birth to her fourteenth child. She died on 16June , 1631 in Bharatpur.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Note:Taj Mahal was built by his husband Shah Jahan as a memorial. It was Mumtaz Mahal tomb. It was one among the Seven Wonders of the World. They died but their love was never lost.