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Jahangir MCQs (21–30)

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21.
Who virtually adopted and raised Khurram (Shah Jahan)?
Correct Answer: B. Ruqaiya Sultan Begum
One-liner
Khurram (later Shah Jahan) was virtually adopted and raised by Ruqaiya Sultan Begum, the childless first wife of Emperor Akbar.
22.
During whose reign did Sir Thomas Roe and Captain Hawkins visit the Mughal court?
Correct Answer: C. Jahangir
One-liner
Sir Thomas Roe and Captain Hawkins visited the Mughal court during the reign of Jahangir.
23.
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The famous Hiran Minar is located at _?
Correct Answer: B. Sheikhupura
One-liner
The famous Hiran Minar is located at Sheikhupura, near Lahore in Punjab, Pakistan.
24.
In which year did Prince Salim ascend the Mughal throne?
Correct Answer: A. 1605
One-liner
Prince Salim ascended the Mughal throne in 1605 after the death of his father, Emperor Akbar.
25.
Mughal painting reached its zenith under ?
Correct Answer: D. Jahangir
One-liner
Mughal painting reached its zenith under Jahangir, who was a great connoisseur and patron of the art of painting.
26.
Which Mughal Emperor permitted the East India Company to establish a factory in 1613?
Correct Answer: C. Jahangir
One-liner
In 1613, Mughal Emperor Jahangir permitted the East India Company to establish a factory at Surat.
27.
Which Muslim ruler claimed that he could tell the name of the artist after seeing his painting?
Correct Answer: C. Jahangir
One-liner
The Mughal Emperor Jahangir famously claimed that he could identify the artist of any painting just by looking at the artwork.
28.
Whose tomb is also present at Shahdara, Lahore along with Jahangir's?
Correct Answer: C. Jahangir's wife
One-liner
The tomb of Jahangir's wife (Nur Jahan) is also located at Shahdara, Lahore, alongside Jahangir's own mausoleum.
29.
What is the Hiran Minar a monument to?
Correct Answer: C. A pet deer
One-liner
Hiran Minar is a monument built by Emperor Jahangir in memory of his pet deer named Mansraj.
30.
Who was Noor Jahan married to before Jahangir?
Correct Answer: C. Sher Afgan
One-liner
Noor Jahan was married to Sher Afgan (Ali Quli Istajlu) before her marriage to Emperor Jahangir.

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