What statement best describes the function of the Taj Mahal, in Agra, India?

a. a mosque dedicated to the Mughal faithful
b. a tomb for the wife of an emperor and himself
c. a shrine marking the site of an incident in the life of Muhammad
d. a temple where worshippers honor the Great Buddha


Answer: b

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