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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

View Answer C) 22 January 1666

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.
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(Q) Which of Shah Jahan's sons succeeded him as the Mughal emperor ?

A) Shah Shuja
B) Dara Shikoh
C) Aurangzeb
D) Murad Baksh

View Answer C) Aurangzeb

Explanation : Shah Jahan was succeeded by his son Aurangzeb, who became the sixth Mughal emperor.
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(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

View Answer C) Delhi

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.
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(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

View Answer D) Bengal

Explanation : The English East India Company established its first factory in the Bengal province during Shah Jahan's reign.
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(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

View Answer B) Red Fort

Explanation : Shah Jahan commissioned the construction of the Red Fort in Delhi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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(Q) In which year did Shah Jahan become the Mughal emperor ?

A) 1632
B) 1648
C) 1656
D) 1628

View Answer D) 1628

Explanation : Shah Jahan ascended to the Mughal throne in 1628 after the death of his father, Jahangir.
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(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

View Answer B) Mumtaz Mahal

Explanation : The Taj Mahal was built in memory of Shah Jahan's beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth.
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