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Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 1 August 2016

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Question 1: What occasioned the death of Mumtaz Mahal in 1631, at the age of 37?

A
A heart attack while dancing for her husband
B
Poison administered by other wives in the harem
C
Fall from horseback while hunting with her husband
D
Childbirth, while accompanying her husband in a military campaign