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 15

a. 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.

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