Question

Which ruler used marble in his buildings?

• A. Akbar
• B. Jahangir
• C. Shah Jahan
• D. Aurangazeb

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Shah Jahan

While earlier Mughal buildings were primarily constructed of red sandstone, Shah Jahan promoted the use of white marble inlaid with semi-preciou stones and buildings under his patronage reached new levels of refinement.