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Taj Mahal is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture: a style that combines elements from Persia, Turkey, and India. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was cited as "the jewel of Muslim art in India...." Ustad Ahmad Lahauri is generally considered to be the principal designer of the Taj Mahal. It is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, that was built under the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The tomb is surrounded by lush green gardens and water fountains. The tomb took about twelve years to complete. Over 1,000 elephants were used to transport building materials during the construction.

built in memory of Mumtaz Mahal

built around 1648

classified as a world heritage site in 1983

took twelve years to complete



Denver made some notes based on the above passage on the Taj Mahal. What information in the bulleted list is not present in the passage?
A.
built around 1648
B.
built in memory of Mumtaz Mahal
C.
classified as a world heritage site in 1983
D.
took twelve years to complete
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Answer 1

The information in the bulleted list that is not present in the passage is:

A. built around 1648

The passage mentions that it took twelve years to complete and that it was built in memory of Mumtaz Mahal, as well as being classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, but it does not specify the exact year it was built.