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Q: The tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, inlaid with Pietra dura decoration, is located at¬______.
  • A. Aurangabad
  • B. Alwar
  • C. Agra
  • D. Ajmer
Correct Answer: Option C - The tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah is located along the banks of Yamuna at Agra. It was built by the Mughal queen Nur Jahan, wife of Emperor Jahangir. It is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal. It is known for the first use of Pietra dura (floral design made up of semiprecious stone).
C. The tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah is located along the banks of Yamuna at Agra. It was built by the Mughal queen Nur Jahan, wife of Emperor Jahangir. It is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal. It is known for the first use of Pietra dura (floral design made up of semiprecious stone).

Explanations:

The tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah is located along the banks of Yamuna at Agra. It was built by the Mughal queen Nur Jahan, wife of Emperor Jahangir. It is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal. It is known for the first use of Pietra dura (floral design made up of semiprecious stone).