Question

'People with a pure heart are welcome in the garden of paradise. Where is this saying
inscribed?
A) On the arch of the fort of Agra.
B) On the Humayun-tomb.
C) On the wall of Pearl Mosque (Moti Masjid).
D) On the grave of Mumtaz in the Taj Mahal.

Answer 1

Hint:
- It is a historical monument and one of the most beautiful architectures of the Mughal period.
- It was made on the orders of Shah Jahan, a renowned Mughal emperor.
- The words are inscribed on a monument which is considered a symbol of love.

Complete answer:
The Taj Mahal (also known as the Rauza-i-munawwara) is an ivory-white marble mausoleum located on the southern bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, India. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1632 to hold the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, as well as Shah Jahan's own mausoleum.
The mausoleum is placed in formal gardens and is surrounded on three sides by a crenellated wall. It is part of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex that also contains a mosque and a guest house.

In 1631, Shah Jahan ordered the Taj Mahal to be built in honour of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died on June 17 of that year while giving birth to their 14th child, Gauhara Begum. Construction on the mausoleum began in 1632 and was completed in 1648, with the surrounding structures and garden following five years later. The imperial court's record of Shah Jahan's mourning following Mumtaz Mahal's death portrays the love storey that inspired the Taj Mahal.

It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Mumtaz's grave is located in the heart of Taj. One of its arches bears a lovely inscription: “Pious hearts are welcome in the garden of Paradise." Thus, the lines “People with a pure heart are welcome in the garden of paradise” are written on the grave of Mumtaz in the Taj Mahal.

Thus, the correct answer is Option (D) On the grave of Mumtaz in the Taj Mahal.

Note: The Taj Mahal is often regarded as the most significant architectural achievement in Indo-Islamic architecture. The monument is showcased in ever shifting colours and moods thanks to the colour combination of lush green scape, reddish road, and blue sky above it. It stands out because of the relief work in marble and the inlay with precious and semi-precious stones.