The taj mahal originally was built to be a mausoleum for the wife of mughal ruler a. babur b. ashoka c. shah jahan d. chandragupta ii

C. Shah Jahan

Explanation:

The Taj Mahal is an Islamic mausoleum that was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in order to serve as the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. However, the mausoleum also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The mausoleum is located in Agra, India, and was built between 1632 and 1653.

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the right answer is the third one: turnpikes went short distances to connect markets. turnpikes, also known as toll roads, were very important for trade and transportation (of people, goods and products) in the 19th century, coinciding with the expansion towards the west. they contributed significantly to the economic development of the united states.