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(Q) When did Shah Jahan passed away ?
A) 16 January 1669
B) 21 January 1663
C) 22 January 1666
D) 20 January 1676
Explanation : After Shah Jahan recovered from his illness in July 1658, Aurangzeb imprisoned his father in Agra Fort from July 1658 until his death in 22 January 1666.
B) 21 January 1663
C) 22 January 1666
D) 20 January 1676
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C) 22 January 1666Explanation : After Shah Jahan recovered from his illness in July 1658, Aurangzeb imprisoned his father in Agra Fort from July 1658 until his death in 22 January 1666.
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22 January, Shah Jahan(Q) Which of Shah Jahan's sons succeeded him as the Mughal emperor ?
A) Shah Shuja
B) Dara Shikoh
C) Aurangzeb
D) Murad Baksh
Explanation : Shah Jahan was succeeded by his son Aurangzeb, who became the sixth Mughal emperor.
B) Dara Shikoh
C) Aurangzeb
D) Murad Baksh
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C) AurangzebExplanation : Shah Jahan was succeeded by his son Aurangzeb, who became the sixth Mughal emperor.
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Shah Jahan(Q) In which city did Shah Jahan spend the final years of his life under house arrest ?
A) Agra
B) Lahore
C) Delhi
D) Aurangabad
Explanation : Shah Jahan spent the final years of his life under house arrest in the Red Fort in Delhi, where he could view the Taj Mahal.
B) Lahore
C) Delhi
D) Aurangabad
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C) DelhiExplanation : Shah Jahan spent the final years of his life under house arrest in the Red Fort in Delhi, where he could view the Taj Mahal.
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New Delhi, Shah Jahan(Q) During Shah Jahan's reign, which Mughal province did the English East India Company establish its first factory in ?
A) Punjab
B) Madras
C) Gujarat
D) Bengal
Explanation : The English East India Company established its first factory in the Bengal province during Shah Jahan's reign.
B) Madras
C) Gujarat
D) Bengal
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D) BengalExplanation : The English East India Company established its first factory in the Bengal province during Shah Jahan's reign.
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Shah Jahan, West Bengal(Q) What is the name of the fort commissioned by Shah Jahan in Delhi, known for its red sandstone architecture ?
A) Agra Fort
B) Red Fort
C) Fatehpur Sikri
D) Jaigarh Fort
Explanation : Shah Jahan commissioned the construction of the Red Fort in Delhi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
B) Red Fort
C) Fatehpur Sikri
D) Jaigarh Fort
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B) Red FortExplanation : Shah Jahan commissioned the construction of the Red Fort in Delhi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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New Delhi, Shah Jahan, World Heritage Sites in India(Q) In which year did Shah Jahan become the Mughal emperor ?
A) 1632
B) 1648
C) 1656
D) 1628
Explanation : Shah Jahan ascended to the Mughal throne in 1628 after the death of his father, Jahangir.
B) 1648
C) 1656
D) 1628
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D) 1628Explanation : Shah Jahan ascended to the Mughal throne in 1628 after the death of his father, Jahangir.
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Shah Jahan(Q) Which of Shah Jahan's wives inspired the construction of the Taj Mahal ?
A) Noor Jahan
B) Mumtaz Mahal
C) Jahanara Begum
D) Roshanara Begum
Explanation : The Taj Mahal was built in memory of Shah Jahan's beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth.
B) Mumtaz Mahal
C) Jahanara Begum
D) Roshanara Begum
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B) Mumtaz MahalExplanation : The Taj Mahal was built in memory of Shah Jahan's beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth.
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