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1
What was the birth name of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir?
Answer:
Salim
Jahangir was born as Prince Salim. He was named after the Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chishti, whose blessings Akbar sought for a male heir.
2
In which year did Jahangir ascend the Mughal throne?
Answer:
1605
Jahangir ascended the throne in 1605 CE after the death of his father, Emperor Akbar.
3
What does the title 'Jahangir' mean?
Answer:
Conqueror of the World
Upon his accession, Prince Salim assumed the title 'Jahangir', which translates to 'Conqueror of the World'.
4
Who was Jahangir's mother?
Answer:
Mariam-uz-Zamani (Jodha Bai)
Jahangir's mother was Harkha Bai, also known as Jodha Bai or by her title Mariam-uz-Zamani, the daughter of Raja Bharmal of Amber.
5
Which son of Jahangir rebelled against him shortly after his accession?
Answer:
Khusrau
Prince Khusrau, Jahangir's eldest son, rebelled against him in 1606, shortly after Jahangir took the throne. He was defeated and later blinded.
6
Jahangir is famous for installing which object at the Agra Fort for justice?
Answer:
Zanjir-i-Adl (Chain of Justice)
Jahangir installed the 'Zanjir-i-Adl' or Chain of Justice at Agra Fort. Anyone seeking justice could pull the chain to ring sixty bells, alerting the Emperor directly.
7
Who was the Sikh Guru executed during Jahangir's reign?
Answer:
Guru Arjan Dev
Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, was executed in 1606 on Jahangir's orders, primarily for allegedly blessing the rebellious Prince Khusrau.
8
Whom did Jahangir marry in 1611, who later became the real power behind the throne?
Answer:
Mehr-un-Nisa (Nur Jahan)
Jahangir married Mehr-un-Nisa in 1611. He gave her the title Nur Mahal (Light of the Palace) and later Nur Jahan (Light of the World).
9
Who was the first husband of Nur Jahan?
Answer:
Sher Afgan
Nur Jahan was previously married to Ali Quli Istajlu, who was given the title 'Sher Afgan' (Tiger Tosser) for his bravery.
10
Which English traveler visited Jahangir's court in 1608?
Answer:
William Hawkins
Captain William Hawkins visited Jahangir's court in 1608 as an envoy of the East India Company. Jahangir gave him the title of 'English Khan'.
11
Sir Thomas Roe visited Jahangir's court as an ambassador of which King?
Answer:
James I
Sir Thomas Roe arrived in 1615 as the ambassador of King James I of England to secure trade privileges for the East India Company.
12
Which Rajput ruler of Mewar finally submitted to the Mughals during Jahangir's reign?
Answer:
Amar Singh
Rana Amar Singh of Mewar (son of Maharana Pratap) signed a peace treaty with the Mughals in 1615 after a military campaign led by Prince Khurram.
13
Jahangir lost which strategic fortress to the Persians in 1622?
Answer:
Kandahar
The loss of Kandahar to the Persian Shah Abbas I in 1622 was a significant blow to the Mughal Empire's prestige and strategic defense.
14
Jahangir successfully conquered which fort in the Kangra region in 1620?
Answer:
Kangra Fort
The conquest of the impregnable Kangra Fort in 1620 was a major military achievement of Jahangir, something Akbar had failed to do.
15
What is the name of Jahangir's autobiography?
Answer:
Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri
Jahangir wrote his own memoirs known as 'Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri' (or Jahangirnama), detailing his reign, observations on nature, and administration.
16
In which language was Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri written?
Answer:
Persian
Unlike Babur, who wrote in Chagatai Turkish, Jahangir wrote his memoirs in Persian, which was the court language of the Mughals.
17
Jahangir's reign is considered the Golden Age of which art form?
Answer:
Mughal Painting
Jahangir was a great connoisseur of art, and Mughal painting reached its zenith during his reign, moving from manuscript illustration to individual portfolio paintings.
18
Who was the famous bird and animal painter in Jahangir's court?
Answer:
Ustad Mansur
Ustad Mansur was famous for his detailed and realistic studies of natural history, including birds (like the Siberian Crane) and animals.
19
Which painter was given the title 'Nadir-uz-Zaman' (Wonder of the Age) by Jahangir?
Answer:
Abul Hasan
Abul Hasan was one of Jahangir's favorite painters, known for his portraits, and was bestowed the title 'Nadir-uz-Zaman'.
20
The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, built during Jahangir's reign, is famous for being the first Mughal structure made entirely of:
Answer:
White Marble
The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah (Nur Jahan's father) in Agra is the first Mughal structure built entirely of white marble and extensively used the Pietra Dura technique.
