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Aurangzeb Alamgir MCQs (31–40)

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31.
Which Mughal Emperor had built the “Bibi ka Maqbara”?
Correct Answer: C. Azam Shah
One-liner
Bibi ka Maqbara was built by Azam Shah, son of Aurangzeb, in memory of his mother Dilras Banu Begum.
32.
Who executed Prince Dara Shikoh?
Correct Answer: B. Emperor Aurangzeb
One-liner
Prince Dara Shikoh was executed by his brother Emperor Aurangzeb after the war of succession in 1659.
33.
Where is Aurangzeb Alamgir buried?
Correct Answer: C. Khuldabad
One-liner
Aurangzeb Alamgir is buried in Khuldabad, near Aurangabad in Maharashtra, India.
34.
Past Paper MCQ
Who abolished the depiction of Kalma on coins?
Correct Answer: B. Aurangzeb
One-liner
Aurangzeb abolished the depiction of the Kalma (Islamic declaration of faith) on coins to prevent its desecration through handling.
35.
Deen-e-Illahi was abolished by which Mughal King?
Correct Answer: C. Aurangzeb
One-liner
Deen-e-Illahi was abolished by Aurangzeb, who viewed it as a heretical innovation contrary to Islamic orthodoxy.
36.
What was the name of the battle in which Aurangzeb defeated Dara Shikoh and became Emperor?
Correct Answer: A. Battle of Samugarh
One-liner
Aurangzeb defeated his brother Dara Shikoh in the Battle of Samugarh (1658) during the Mughal War of Succession and subsequently seized the throne.
37.
Aurangzeb fought 25 years of war against which of the following?
Correct Answer: C. Marathas
One-liner
Aurangzeb fought a protracted 25-year war against the Marathas in the Deccan, which significantly drained the Mughal treasury and contributed to the empire's decline.
38.
Construction of Badshahi Mosque in Lahore completed in:
Correct Answer: D. 1673
One-liner
The construction of Badshahi Mosque in Lahore was completed in 1673 during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir.
39.
Chauburji in Lahore is one of the famous monuments belonging to the Mughal period. It was reportedly built as a gateway to a beautiful garden built for Princess Zebunissa. She was an accomplished daughter of which Mughal Emperor?
Correct Answer: B. Aurangzeb
One-liner
Chauburji in Lahore was built as a gateway to a garden for Princess Zebunissa, the accomplished daughter of Aurangzeb.
40.
Which addition did Aurangzeb make to the Lahore Fort that was later named after him?
Correct Answer: A. Alamgiri Gate
One-liner
Aurangzeb added the Alamgiri Gate to the Lahore Fort, which was named after his imperial title "Alamgir."

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