Pietra dura method used in construction Taj Mahal - Art & Culture
Q. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
1) The pietra dura method which involves construction wholly of white marble with floral designs made of semi-precious stones on the wall was used in the Taj Mahal.
2) The method was first time used in India while constructing the Taj Mahal.- Published on 13 Aug 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Only 1
The method was used by Nur Jahan to build the tomb of Itimaddaulah at Agra. Then it was used on large scale for the Taj Mahal.