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Which of the following tombs is placed in the centre of a large garden and resembles as a prototype of the Taj Mahal?
Options:
A .  Akbar’s tomb at Sikandara
B .  Shershah’s tomb at Sasaram
C .  Itmaduddaula’s tomb at Agra
D .  Humayun’s tomb at Delhi
Answer: Option D
Answer: (d)
Humayun’s tomb at Delhi is placed in the centre of a large garden and resembles a prototype of the Taj Mahal.
Fourteen years after Humayun’s death, Hamida Banu Begam also known as Haji Begam commenced the construction of his tomb. It is the first proper example of the Mughal style influenced by Persian architecture. Mirak Mirza Ghiyath, a Persian architect was employed for this job.
It is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The tomb’s centrepiece is the tomb. This is believed to be the predecessor or prototype of Agra’s Taj Mahal.

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