Question

river yamuna in the indian city of agra. it was built by the mughal emperor shah jahan on behalf of his favorite wife mumtaz who died during childbirth. the calligraphy on the tomb of mumtaz praises her. after the death of shah jahan, he was laid to rest beside the tomb of mumtaz. it is the pinnacle of mughal architecture, built with impeccable symmetry according to the doctrines of the style that prevailed during that period.
what is the main purpose of the above paragraph?
the author informs the architectural excellence of artisans of that period.
the author attempts to entertain the readers about the architectural nuances of the taj mahal.
the author compares the architectural beauty of the taj mahal with modern constructions.

Explanation:

The paragraph details the Taj - Mahal's construction by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz, its calligraphy, and its status as a pinnacle of Mughal architecture with symmetry. It mainly informs about the architectural excellence of that period's artisans. There is no entertainment - focused content, and no comparison with modern constructions.

Answer:

The author informs the architectural excellence of artisans of that period.