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About three hundred and fifty years ago there lived in India an Emperor called Shah Jahan. He had a beautiful and intelligent wife, whom he loved very much. Her name was Mumtaz Mahal, its shortened form, Taj Mahal, means 'pride of the palace'. In the year 1630 this beloved wife of the emperor died. The emperor decided, out of love for his wife, to build her the most beautiful tomb that had ever been seen. Shah Jahan gathered the best artists and architects from India, Turkey, Persia and Arabia to design the building. It took more than 20,000 men working over a period of 18 years to build the Taj Mahal, perhaps the most beautiful building in India.
Which one of the statements agrees with the paragraph?

A

Shah Jahan wanted to build a palace for himself

B

Artists and Architects from India asked Shah Jahan to give them work

C

Pride of the palace' means 'Shah Jahan'

D

Shah Jahan decided to build a beautiful tomb for his beloved wife

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